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Routine Change + Distraction = Gear Overspeed in F-14

Skates97

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Skates97 Grand Master

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I came across this clip the other day. It is an excerpt from a full length interview. He is a former F-14 Topgun instructor, they also show a clip from The Final Countdown in the interview, he was one of the pilots that flew the F-14's in the movie. He tells about flying 840 kts at 50' over the ocean and then describes how on a different flight he ripped the gear doors off the F-14 and ended up put in hack for it. I thought you might all enjoy.

 

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carusoam Grand Master

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That is a fun interview!

For T/O, without a head wind... they tune up launch system... for a stronger acceleration along the deck.

Flying low and fast over the water requires constant attention... (proven elsewhere around here)

Shoes had a SIC watching for traffic.... including boats! :)

Thanks for sharing the video.

Best regards,

-a-

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