Allso good to have an arrester hook to hide any small landing errors
There is no hiding anything. Landings/approach are graded by the LSO, and a board in the crewroom keeps tallie of your record for all to see. As well as that, your approach to touchdown is broadcast on the ships video, with crosshairs on the screen denoting the glideslope, see video. Any deviation is obvious to all. Absolutely nothing hidden, and the LSO in his debrief will tear strips if required.
normally over water the air is so clear of turbulence
Turbulence from the carrier is a very real issue, and would bring your fat turkey undone in a flash.