This 30 minute film tells the story of new recruit US Navy fighter pilots and their journey to proficiency in carrier operations. The new pilots first have to learn the basics of aviation the propellor powered T-34 Mentor before they advance to the T-2 Buckeye US Navy training jet.

Once on the T-2, they flew airfield circuits simulating an aircraft carrier landing deck, with their instructor positioned at the runway threshold giving each student pilot live feedback over the radio to improve their flying techniques. We are introduced to the pilots who explain the stress of the challenges they are facing in the training.