You Are Heroic with Brian Johnson The CAT Launch: "I'm Excited!" "Bring It On!" (Heroic +1 #1,752)
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May 8, 2024 
Guest Kelly McGonigal shares insights on the thrilling experience of aircraft carrier catapult takeoffs and landings, and the psychological shift from fear to excitement in high-arousal moments.
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Carrier Visit With 5,000 Sailors
- Brian Johnson describes flying on a COD to an aircraft carrier to run micro workshops for the crew.
- He felt humbled and inspired by spending four days with 5,000 sailors serving in a high-stakes deployment.
Trap Landing Shock
- Brian recounts trap landings that stop a plane in 345 feet after approaching at 135 mph.
- He contrasts this with normal runways where takeoff and landing take 30–45 seconds on 8–10k foot strips.
Cat Launch From Zero To 140
- Brian describes the catapult launch from 0 to 140 mph in 2.5 seconds using steam power from the carrier.
- He recalls feeling his heart skip and sweating when told what to expect, but ultimately smiling during the launch.