A lot to ponder. Firstly the video from HOOK 2014 demonstrates 'how quickly things can go pear-shaped' when the auto throttle is mistakenly 'clicked out' [deactivated] whilst this senior pilot (but NOT very current in the F-18E at night) has to eject because the aircraft becomes so UNDER powered in the groove. Note how the LSO goes from Power to WAVE OFF. Pilot rescued by helo OK.
Hook 2014 PLAT/ILARTS Night Eject F-18E Super Hornet Approach USS CARL VINSON Pilot Rescued OK HELO