And when people used to clap for a good landing.
I can always spot the navy pilots.
Full throttle on takeoff with high climb
Rapid deceleration on landing without floating the runway.
Upon disembarking, when the pilots stand at the flight deck door, I usually smirk with the question; “Navy?” Invariably, a quick smirk back; “yep”.
Followed by a good and knowing; “thank you” from me.
I can still tell if it’s an ex navy or an ex air force pilot landing. Navy pilots drop down on the end of the runway and stand on the brakes. air force pilots fly down the runway until they get to the turn off.