Testing of the Precision Aircraft Launch System (PALS) installed aboard aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) went smoothly on Aug. 10 even though the ship is moored at pier side.
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Photo: Huntington Ingalls Industries
The U.S. Navy flew an instrumented Super Hornet to within 500 ft of the carrier for 10 times during the test. You may watch a video of the test on the link below.