4. Flying the F-14 Tomcat

Video Description

When introduced, the #f14tomcat set new standards for maneuverability and controllability, making it a great dogfighter. In this episode, retired #usnavy Captain Sam “Slammer” Richardson describes those capabilities and more, providing valuable insights flying skills to Navy training programs. A former #topgun instructor, Slammer takes us from his early days in pilot training to his time as the CO of the F-14 training squadron where he flew A-model Tomcats and won dogfights against student pilots in F-14Ds, teaching them how to be better #pilots. 0:00 Intro 2:09 Guest Introduction 13:50 What they taught you 23:54 Stories about Topgun 29:30 Changes in Topgun program 33:48 Topgun Haters 36:42 Strike Fighter Tactics Program 41:29 Subject Matter Expertise 50:40 Good things about the F-14 55:21 TF-30 1:01:45 Thinking 3 steps ahead 1:06:10 F-14 vs A-4 & F14 vs F-16 1:09:45 F-14 Glove Vanes 1:14:01 Air to Air vs Air to Ground 1:23:14 Digital Flight Control System