A "nice to have" feature: Tail hook blow back.

[WarthogOsl]

This recently posted video on the Air Tales channel shows Tomcats doing a fast-ish fly by with their hooks seemingly only partially extended.  I noticed that, according to channel owner (I think he was a RIO), the hook would start to blow back at 300 knots, and the hook transition light might stay illuminated while above 300 knots.  Seems like a neat detail, anyway.  

 

Edited May 11, 2023 by WarthogOsl