Further to the 'look ma no hands F-35C VX-23 NIMITZ catapult' technique... learn something new every day (or perhaps this is a VX-23 exception?). I was always under impression that Hornet pilots had hand on throttle for catapulting, with other hand on the canopy grip. Maybe it is a VX-23 thing or perhaps optional? Whatever.... Pilot is going to fly the X-32 later.
F-18 Hornet Carrier Approach Explained + Catapult
