Fighter Pilot Breaks Down Every Button in an F-15 Cockpit | Ars Technica

[@justjakefornow]

Thanks for this. I needed to see a tutorial before I bought one.

[@davidtuer5825]

Then you have to remember it!!

[@3Chandresh3]

Does it come with the charger in the box ?

[@tm1rt2vv8i]

You must be a billionaire.

[@solution_dada.]

😜

[@WrenSands]

U wot

[@jamesb8654]

I worked for her at Sheppard AFB, right before she retired. Awesome commander and all around great person.

[@doseanybodywantashirt.3474]

🚥🚦🛬 some say, She can still remember the long hours of sitting in the cockpit. Wa..iting waiting for those lights to change to take off.

[@stevenkimball5592]

I was the C.Q. of my dorm there in tech school in 76'

[@topshonuff]

She was very Helpful.

[@CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg]

Wonder why she did not make general

[@RoughRyderr]

Same. She was awesome!

[@AgiDaKinG]

Now I can start telling people I have 13 minutes of seat time in an F-15

[@kamuelalee]

So cool...I'm jealous

[@krashd]

"Now I know how an F-15 works, I don't need you!" *throws Valeri Lygasov out of a helicopter*

[@damianketcham]

Lol!! Good one!!

[@DrunkenGamer666]

@Benjamin McCann that'd be 114 079 years... sooo I doubt that

[@Dandan-ku5vy]

DrDissConnect its a joke

[@LooperEpic]

I love how they used DCS to demonstrate real life features of a jet. It's crazy they made them that accurate.

[@nunyabusiness896]

I think it's more that the real stuff is classified and DCS was the best guess at what was available.

[@OpenGL4ever]

If you look very closely at the MFDs you can see how the electron beam has burned into the glass, making it quite clear what is visible on the MFD, even though the displays have been turned off for secrecy.

[@Jeg08.]

DCS has been used to demonstrate realism before, however this time they used an F16C rather than the F15C Lol, an to *my knowledge* the F15C does not have a HMCS however the model they are using could be more modern and updated which does allow them for a HMCS.

[@Spacebaryonyx]

@@Jeg08.they have a modernised f15c dcs has the normsl varisnt of the f15c

[@Some_Beach]

Yikes

[@ultralaggerREV1]

Not gonna lie: her way explaining the jet is like one of those voice announcers in video games when you begin a mission

[@Quantiad]

Thank you for not lying.

[@jumanji3833]

I second that

[@yeasirakberlabib2854]

I know right !

[@samuelmaingi6365]

Incase she is watching this, i highly suggest that she gives video game voice acting a shot!! Like for the next Battlefield game or some first person shooter. Because not only would she know what she is talking about, she can consult the script writers so that they don't just write made up gibberish

[@JohnAdamosGr]

funny thing is that you feel like a completely noob at the very beginning

[@BMF6889]

I served 21 years in the Marine Corps as an infantry officer with 3 years in combat. My father was a B-17 pilot in WW II, shot down, and spent 2 years as a POW. After the war, he flew B-47's and B-52's. I always wanted to join the Air Force but I had two strikes against me: My eyes were bad and I wasn't very good at doing math under pressure. As I was getting ready to graduate from college in 1967 when I received my notice to report for a pre-induction physical. In other words, I was about to be drafted into the Army. One morning on my way to the student union for a cup of coffee, I ran into a Marine Officer Recruiting table. I stopped to hear what they had to say. Turned out they had what was called the Platoon Leaders Class (PLC) which would allow me to graduate without being drafted and upon graduation I would be commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marines. That sounded a heck of a lot better that being drafted in the Army as a private, so I joined right then and there without telling my parents, who were horrified because of the Vietnam War and there was a 100% chance of me ending up there. Stick with me here as this story does pertain to the video. I made it through Officer Candidate School, and then went to The Basic School in Quantico, VA and after six months of training there, I was sent to Vietnam were for 11 months I was an infantry platoon commander. Fast forward a few years and I earned my private pilot's license with commercial and instrument ratings. I also took advanced aerobatic, earned my glider's license, and qualified in both amphibian and float planes. As a Captain company commander stationed at Marine Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, and assigned to the 1st Marine Brigade there. It was the only base in the Marine Corps where infantry units and a composite Marine Air Group were located at the same place with a Marine ground Brigadier General who commanded both the infantry and the Marine air. Like in every service there is a lot of good natured rivalry and in the Marines it's between the ground and air components. The pilots always got the best girls and we always accused them of not earning their extra flight pay. The commanding General wanted to have the ground and air components have a better appreciation the other's jobs, so he selected five infantry company commanders to fly the back seat of the Marine F-4's and five pilots who would become infantry commanders for two weeks--the time it took for the company commanders to take all of the pre-flight tests such as the ejection seat, getting untangled from a parachute in the water, a pressure chamber tests, and so on. I was one of the company commanders selected to fly the back seat of an F-4 on a live ordinance drop simulating combat conditions. Then came the big day for my flight. Climbing into the back seat of the F-4 I was taken how cramped the space was compared to the monster aircraft with two huge engines. It's a bit like strapping yourself into a massive rocket. Then I noticed how incredibly hot it was even with the canopy still open. With a flight suit, G-suite, parachute, helmet, oxygen mask, life vest, and more I was sweating profusely before we began taxiing. My pilot's call sign was "Puke" which should have given me a clue as to the ride I was about to have. Once the canopy closed, the green house effect kicked in full force and it was like being in an oven. The take off was exhilarating. Slow at first and then incredibly fast being pushed back into the seat. My flight suit was completely soaked with sweat. The heat inside the cockpit was almost unbearable. There was air conditioning, but as the pilot noted, it didn't work very well in the F-4. I don't think it work at all. We climbed to 20,000 feet and the cockpit cooled down considerably. It was the first time I felt semi-comfortable in the back seat. The live ordinance drop was on an uninhabited island used for such practice. The attack profile called for the pilot to approach the island just above the surface of the ocean. At a certain point, he pulled up into a vertical climb, rolled 180 degrees so he could acquire the target, and then rolled inverted with another 180 degree roll in a dive. To simulate combat, the pilot was violently jinking from side to side and up and down to avoid antiaircraft fire, dropped his bombs, and then climbed while jinking violently as he exited the target area. The G forces of all this is incredible. My helmet was bouncing off the canopy like a BB in a jar. Because of the extreme heat and the wild maneuvering, I felt sick and leaned forward to puke in my puke bag. That was the time when the pilot then pulled G's to climb out of the dive and it pinned me between my legs such that it was impossible to move until he leveled off. The return to base was another 20,000 foot semi-comfortable ride with intense heat in the cockpit as we descended. As we taxied to the squadron ramp, all the other pilots were waiting for us. As the canopy opened, I held up my puke bag to the roar and applause of the pilots. Then we had cold beers to celebrate. I have always suspected that "Puke" real mission that day was to make me puke. He succeeded. Since then, I have never made any disparaging remarks about fighter pilots. They are not paid enough for what they do. I was just along for a ride in the back seat, but normally it is occupied by a qualified Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) who has to be performing his job while the pilot is maneuvering the plane and he is responsible for checking the pilot's six o'clock for enemy fighters. So what happened to the pilot who commanded my company for two weeks? He swore he never wanted to do that again and he came away with the leadership challenges of leading 150 Marines every day from 0500 in the morning to 1900 at night and 24/7 when in the field for training. I thought the Commanding General's "experiment" was a complete success. Company commanders gained a huge respect for the F-4 crews and the F-4 crews gained a huge respect for what it was like to command a company. I have 3 years in combat and I have nothing but total awe of Col. Andrea Themely and all other fighter pilots in what they can do. It takes a special person to flight combat fighters or other aircraft as well. In Vietnam, my dead and wounded Marines were normally medivaced by Marine Ch-46 pilots. They were great, but the CH-46 is a big helicopter and sometimes has problems getting into tight landing zones. Also weather and enemy fire in the landing zones would delay medical evacuation of the dead and wounded. But in Vietnam, there was one helicopter unit that didn't seem to care about the weather or enemy fire. They were the Army's Black Cats flying UN-1 Huey helicopters. I'd call for a Marine medivac and half the time the Black Cats would show up. They did so in driving rain, fog, enemy fire, small landing zones, etc. I'm telling you they showed up in nearly impossible conditions. They must have been monitoring our medivac frequency because while I was talking to the Marine pilot, the Black Cats would jump in an tell me that he had me in sight an would pick up my dead and wounded. They seemed to perform miracles. I wasn't until the 1980's when I was supporting counter-insurgence operations in a Latin American country for two years that I realized why the Black Cats could do what no one else seemed to do. Part of my job there was to fly with both the US Army and the host nation helicopters. The Embassy only had 2 Army helicopters supporting it and so about 80% of the time I was flying on host nation helicopters. What I discovered is that my Army helicopter pilots were Warrant Officer and all they did in their career was fly helicopters. They were professional pilots who only flew helicopters. One of my pilots in Latin America was a Vietnam veteran who had over 6,000 hours flying the HU-1 and UH-1N. He took me places that were nearly impossible to get into and out of. Marine pilots are always officers who rotate in and out of flying assignments and so don't normally accumulate as many hours in a given aircraft. If I ever meet a Black Cat crew member, he will never have to pay for a beer. Sorry for the long post, but with all of the sarcastic comments about her video, I felt compelled to tell my story how I forever admire all military pilots, and how when given the opportunity to lead a combat infantry unit they feel the same about us. Semper Fi to all former, current, and future Marines. It was one Hell of a wild ride for my 21 years. Thank you for all the memories.

[@ciphercast]

what a great read! thanks so much for sharing, and for your service!

[@JulienGardner]

Thank you for your comment ! It was a pleasure to read.

[@kamilkarwat2706]

Awesome read. Thank you for sharing.

[@toranamunter]

Thanks very much for your post 👍

[@i0nlz]

K

[@love-hammer]

They can't use the VMAX switch because overclocking voids their warranty.

[@tomservo5007]

there's some truth in that ... if used, every part of the engine needs to be inspected with a borescope -- very time consuming and expensive

[@shit0rbust]

both engines are pulled and rejected for mx if the switch is turned on

[@moosemaimer]

it only has fans no room for liquid cooling

[@TakeDeadAim]

Tantamount to "Battle Override" on LM2500 equipped Navy warships. Basically the governors are disabled and the turbines/shafts will overspeed to failure if needed. Compressors will come apart, shaft bearings will melt...really bad stuff. IF the ship survives, the engines will be removed and replaced. FWIW...the ships were designed with hinged stacks and theoretically the engines can be swapped in 24 hours. Never happen...but sounds good! "BO" is NEVER tested as with the "VMAX" it's for life and death cases only.

[@stupidburp]

If you really needed it to survive using it is better than losing the whole aircraft in combat.

[@Felcaster]

I'm not the biggest aviation buff or flight sim guy, but it was truly interesting to get a full tour of the fighter jet's cockpit. I appreciate Col. Themely taking the time to walk us through it and the California Air National Guard for their support. Ars Technica really puts these videos together well.

[@cakearmy_maxgaming6346]

Haha but dont ask them how to build a computer!

[@normandegeorge6526]

There was a jet in this video?

[@DustMug]

Center of lift Themely?

[@RoughRyderr]

Col Themley was my commander. Shes absolutely amazing.

[@ryang3010]

She seems to be extremely intelligent and nice :)

[@NecromancerTO]

I heard she’s into public speaking these days

[@dmco123]

Did you call her Charlie or Christine Fox? Perhaps she's a legend in her own right.

[@guitarentries8180]

The video starts with her saying she's been pilot for 23 years. Did she start flying when she was 10 y/o?

[@deeharper1364]

@@guitarentries8180 No.... She just doesn't look her age. That's all. She grad from air force academy in 1995 so it actually sums up.

[@Rodrigodrt]

I didn't understand the first thing about F15s, thanks to this video, now I know exactly what I don't understand

[@SteviePonder123]

Get DCS world

[@user-ii2jo4nh4j]

@@SteviePonder123 Dcs world f-15 is a lot more simplified so if you want a more... authentic experience go for the f-16cm bl.50 or f/a-18c lot 20 or the a-10c but there are still many more high fidelity modules than that out there

[@SteviePonder123]

@@user-ii2jo4nh4j bro I have all of those

[@user-ii2jo4nh4j]

@@SteviePonder123 same

[@tyrellcobb4665]

Me, I am all set to fly one after this video

[@DoubleA150]

"THIS is a 1974 McDonnell Douglas F-15. And today, I'm going to show all of it's many quirks and features. Then, I'm going to fly it, and - of course - give it a Doug Score."

[@oxouk]

I watch all Doug's reviews. Too funny man.

[@JoshRaptor215]

Nice hahaha, love watching his reviews and love this aircraft

[@samhouston1673]

I wanted to be an Air Force Pilot but they told me that I would have to go to college for 4 years, get a degree, then come back and try again. The Recruiter said that they already had plenty of White males pilots. There was the 263rd Toilet Bowl Squadron.

[@THE-xp3hp]

Starting off weekend categories. The styling of the f15 just has this rough weathered look giving it a Doug score of four. Ergonomics leave much too be desired as it doesn't come with android auto and apple car play as standard... it gets a Doug score of 4.

[@dapro2848]

I do not care how old it is, I give it a Doug score of 1000. Yes I know the F22 is a superior jet but this is my all time favorite.

[@MidnightSt]

the most important thing with complicated interfaces like this is to realize there's logic and compartmentalization to their organization: it's not a big board of hundreds of buttons and knobs - it's a board with about 10 segments each dedicated to a single system/utility, and each of those systems has about 10 knobs to control it... this video does a good job using and showing this approach

[@hyperion2551]

yeah, taking one look at all these buttons seems jumbled, but once you understand the purpose its actually pretty simple.

[@applejacks971]

So, uh, where's the cassette player? I'm not leaving the ground without my AC/DC tapes

[@jollyrogerhobbies2386]

Strap it to your knee like Doug Masters did.......

[@Brasil66]

What about Kenny Loggins?

[@tjforentertainment5423]

0:25 Although that's true, yet it show just half of the story...the dark side of it is hidden like:- they were 1. attacking with high numbers. 2. Against old fighters with ancient equipments. 3. They were equipped with high technology Rockets as well as aided by airborne Radar....etc... So they were like attacking a scorpion with 10 armed soldiers carrying snipers as they don't reach the target.... that's the dark side of this victory.

[@ahutton72]

These were built in the 70's. They only have 8-track

[@falcon56215]

@@jollyrogerhobbies2386 That only works in F16s. And then only if you are flying the snake.

[@shamakjaved9850]

Thanks now finally I can fly my F-15 which was rusting in my garage.

[@vafangul5716]

😂

[@Sirdiggar]

@Bumble Bee the joke went over your head 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@craigbalderson9145]

I have a homing pigeon I sold 22 times on e bay...he's for sale..

[@fozziebear26]

😂

[@kleddyo]

@@Sirdiggar na u missed it He's all good

[@urugsandhu8349]

She is so beautiful and smart. I thank her for her service and to be a inspiration to many female pilots after her.

[@diegoper84]

..😳..😅

[@appa609]

Yes the prettiest plane of all

[@raselahmad6500]

The way she explained everything was amazing.

[@wv_]

Im impressed how straightforward most of it is. They seem to have put a lot of effort into only putting in stuff that the pilot needs to interact with despite its age compared to some heli cockpits ive flown.

[@juliosunga3530]

@@npgatech7 True, my blacksmith also thinks touchscreens are overrated.

[@aniksamiurrahman6365]

When u r listening to an expert, everything seems straightforward and easy!

[@joejj6251]

I once saw a video with a designer of these who said, "we want pilots to spend their time looking out the window, fighting, not looking at the cockpit"

[@ascherlafayette8572]

Exactly, these planes are designed to do just that. The less the pilot looks down the less they get shot down.

[@stokesseegers5012]

Their upgrading the f-15 and bringing them back

[@123OGNIAN]

China is like Write that down, WRITE THAT DOWN!!

[@mmtot]

How can we make it for one tenth the price and make it last one one thousandth as long?

[@Kay0Bot]

China buys jets from Russia and Russia has always been a little ahead of fighter jets tech. Russian war tech progression is still the primary driver for US weapons development.

[@AlekseyLoykuts]

They've built a new factory by the end of this video

[@Antenox]

Ed Keosada Russia’s pretty far behind at this point. The Su-57 only entered service in 2010 and is comparable to the F-22, but the F-22 is based on 90s technology. Ditto with China’s J-20.

[@riskinhos]

they already have much better

[@mcr8858]

"23 years experience" like honestly wtf :D She looks like 30 y/o

[@Farhan-ob9ii]

Lol you want to say she started work since 3 years old? I burst laughing🤣

[@newtneto]

@@Farhan-ob9ii you mean 7.

[@JS-ob4oh]

You are surprised by that because you don't understand that being healthy, and I mean truly healthy, has among other benefits, the means to stay young looking. I have met women who are grandmothers and can still pass for someone in their late 20s to early 30s. They make me feel like a creepy pervert because they were still pretty hot looking.

[@Farhan-ob9ii]

@@newtneto he say that's woman like 30 y/o but her experience on army is 23 years.. So, what I meant is "you wanna say she started work from 3 y/o?" LOL

[@npc6817]

To be fair you gotta start young if you want to be a fighter pilot

[@johns818]

DCS Player are like "We know already"

[@todjammy5507]

Yeah , but new upgrade displays :D

[@MoTheAviator]

The F-15Cs in DCS don't have that new display on the upper right hand side

[@jumanji3833]

Its what i figured

[@Skyrat12]

I'd rather watch her explain than "Wags" any day! LOL.... sorry Matt.

[@tommasorusticali7609]

But there are a bit more screen, in dcs you got only the radar

[@hayleycomet8029]

I love that there are female fighter pilots and I think Col Themely is so badass for what she's accomplished in her service! Mad respect to you!

[@daleyamamoto7625]

Yup.Its good to that not all fighter pilots are men.The women can fly any fighter jet in the world.She probably has more kills than some of her male pilots as well. We need more women fighter pilots in the Airforce,Marines & Navy.God Bless you Col.Thank you for your service,& keeping us safe

[@hayleycomet8029]

@@daleyamamoto7625 hear hear!

[@DialloMoore503]

Respect.

[@ahf5471]

There’s only a select group of people that are naturally equipped for military aviation and an even more select group that can manage a jet. This has nothing to do with the physical and mental abilities but everything to do with a persons constitution. Most humans are simply not able to withstand the rigors of ultrasonic and high positive and negative gravitational forces.

[@mouthbreather280]

@@daleyamamoto7625 I would bet my entire life savings she has zero "kills." I would bet the same for her whole unit. Goes to show you aren't to familiar with the military and have no clue about the current world climate.

[@zerocool2352]

I really liked the way she explained everything. I've always wondered what those buttons do. This was a really fun video watch.

[@enricmm85]

What are you trying to do Zero Cool? Trying to hack an F 15 or something?

[@ronaldkonkoma4356]

The castle looks like a castle The trim switch looks like a China hat but we haven't been able to say that in 30 years so it's called a trim switch

[@Linerunner99]

Me, being told not to use the overclocking switch: "I am Groot."

[@jeremypiper4309]

When ww3 starts I’ll be ready to fly that abandoned f15 now.

[@SunfireGTX25]

That's exactly why I started to learn planes on DCS - in case tRump causes WW3!

[@bears7777777]

@@SunfireGTX25 I'm pretty sure Trump should be the least of your worries for WW3. It's all the BLM protesters and ANTIFA fighters that are gonna start it. They're only being led by the left at this point. Their logic is so irrational that I wouldn't be surprised they start a civil war over something stupid.

[@SunfireGTX25]

@@bears7777777 I'm wortied about tRump causing it for not getting his way woth the rest of the world! He throws temper tantrums anytime a deal doesn't go his way, instead of negotiating like adults do!

[@SunfireGTX25]

@@bears7777777 I don't give a fuk what's going on within the borders of USA. That's not going to cause ww3, that's going to cause a civil war.

[@bears7777777]

Slyder81 I meant a civil war. I had reworded it a couple times and messed it up. My last sentence clears that up. But yeah even though trump likes to brag and stuff I don’t think he’s going to let it go to a world war. He’s pretty moderate when it comes to that. He’s already brought troops home that were fighting a seemingly endless war for no apparent reason. (At least to us). I wouldn’t put it entirely past him to do so but I still think that a civil war is way more likely. Who knows, maybe he wants troops here because he already sees a threat for that, I dont know.

[@jimmynickelz]

Not one "um". Thank you for your service ma'am.

[@stevenkimball5592]

We were just gonna say that in a minute, really we were. THANK YOU COL.

[@mudfly3]

that´s true...probably why i watched it all....

[@mufugiwoodgie1]

Yeah these videos aren't just one take dude

[@jimmynickelz]

@@mufugiwoodgie1 I know.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

@@mufugiwoodgie1 I promise you she can brief for 15 minutes speaking about her job without an "umm". Fighter pilots and commanders take briefing very seriously. It is a deliberately practiced and developed skill.

[@m3528i]

The emergency jettison switch has another name. The Admiral's doorbell...

[@pugsarecool5185]

LOL

[@Linerunner99]

Why would a land-based AF fighter have something in it named that? I could see it if it were a carrier-based Naval fighter.

[@m3528i]

@@Linerunner99 it's actually just a Navy thing and associated with the F-18. I just thought it was funny. As you were.

[@matthewtenorioduenas202]

@@m3528i haha so admiral would chew you out if pressed it?

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

@@m3528i I loved the "As you were" instruction. I don't know how many caught the importance of saying that catch-all phrase. I was an Air Traffic Controller and I told my girlfriend to "Do a 180 and taxi back". She loved that phrase and used it many times.

[@donaldreach760]

That was an astounding brief, Colonel. Well done. I asked the Marine Corps for an F-4, they handed me a rifle. After being retired, I got into civilian flying. Best move I could have made. I wish you, your fellow pilots and crews all the best. You all deserve it.

[@dv8smr]

Pilot: "Now, what did you learn?" Me: "F-15's have a secret boost button, called 'VMAX', and that's f'n awesome!"

[@stevenkimball5592]

They take off and do what's called a V-MAX climb where the pilot pulls up vertical out of sight then rolls over backwards at altitude. If you cleaned the canopy properly you'll see the sunlight glisten off of it as he rolls over.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

@@stevenkimball5592 its called a "quick climb" in the F15 community. Ive heard others call it "unrestricted climb" etc. But it does not use or require the VMax switch.

[@luisc.posada5637]

@Mat H it is actually called a Max-climb. I was an F-15 Crew Chief for 15 of my 20 years in the Air Force. Also worked on F-111 and F-4’s.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

@@luisc.posada5637 awesome. Thanks for your service. I know how much y'all bust your butts keeping these old jets flying! Maybe it changed recently, Ive been flying F15s for about 2 years now and its always been called a quick climb since I've been in the community (obviously still a FNG), never heard the term Max Climb or VMax Climb. Probably one of those things that changes over time. But the essence of the thing is still the same and its still badass and never gets old! I wish you well brother.

[@MattH-wg7ou]

@@luisc.posada5637 my dad worked on F111s, F16s, F4s and A10s as a weapons loader. Theres a soft spot in my heart for the F111 and F4, and obviously everyone loves the A10!

[@f15sim]

The basic data displayed on the VSD, MPCD and PAD is not classified, they just didn't want to power up the jet. ;)

[@f15sim]

@@milspeccress8864 It is not. Yes, some display elements are classified, however much is not. How do I know? I own 80-0007 and I've been doing research on the F-15C for 20 years. I'm pretty confident in saying that the only people that know more about the F-15C than myself either built it, maintain it, or fly it.

[@binershock]

Can the screen info be updated over the air? And were there any screens on board in 1978?

[@f15sim]

@@binershock The PAD display is a very recent addition. The area that it covers was occupied by the TEWS display and the six engine gauges. In 1978, the only displays in the jet were the VSD and the TEWS. The MSIP-II upgrade replaced the analog armament panel with the MPCD PACS (programmable armament control set) as well as a number of other upgrades. As far as I know all production C models came with the MPCD from the factory, but I'm not clear on that. As far as "updated over the air"... I'm not sure what you're asking. The VSD is basically the radar display and the TEWS shows emitting "threats" around the aircraft. The MPCD shows a ton of data beyond the moving map display. If you watch video of the DCS F-15C, you'll see some of the things it can display, albeit in green monochrome. (Eagle Dynamics really screwed that up...It's a Multi-Purpose COLOR Display...sheesh.)

[@RyonI21]

@f15sim F-15 today equippedwith AESA radars that is newer than the F-22 ones (APG77). IT IS CLASSIFIED. you are just not familiar with the upgrades it seems

[@paristo]

@@f15sim The DCS is modeling early F-15C that doesn't have MFCD. Even datalink is missing even the current ones until it was added just few years ago. The F-15C truly is old plane by cockpit when compared what Navy received, it was like F-22 promised to offer everything and no one dared anymore update F-15C, even when F-22 was cancelled. They at least received the PAD for TPOD use, one of main limitations from just couple years back.

[@forsaturn4629]

6:35 omfg they really put DCS in here!!

[@mrkiwi6611]

I want my f15e! eagle dynamics please!!!

[@flankerskioneniner4290]

@@mrkiwi6611 Eagle Dynamics be like "Two Weeks"

[@bengossler6193]

And the HMCS on the F16 to boot. lol!

[@randallmacdonald4851]

Yup; tailhook on the Eagle. Now, you DCS Eagle drivers, you have no excuse not getting a trap on the Lincoln. Just keep the gear up! :D

[@vonmoltke7799]

@@mrkiwi6611 Don't get your hopes up. RAZBAM is working on it. They don't have a great track record.

[@mattyJowers]

My Dad flew F-4's F-15 E Fights! Retired at the rank of Colonel After 29 years! You guy are my hero's!!! Thank you, Andrea, for your service to our country and to everyone in the comments who served to keep us all safe!!!

[@WBDE]

This was a very good and informative video. As a 19 year-old college student I was very lucky to get a summer job in 1973 at the massive McDonnell Aircraft Co. plant in St Louis. My assignment dealt with the very first blocks of the then brand-new F-15 A. This video helped to explain how the plane works, information that was beyond my clearance in 1973. But I considered it a lucky privilege to be able to simply work with the construction of these airplanes, which were being built along with new F-4 Phantoms at the time.

[@stevenkimball5592]

I'm an Eagle Keeper from the 70's that was at Nellis AFB,57th EMS TAC fighter wing Silver Section plane #111 Lt. Col. Jacobson's crew chief.

[@Seomus]

My dad was a weapons mechanic on the F15s at McChord in the 80s. I know he was at Nellis in 79 and 80, but I don't remember if he was on the F15s or not. I know he had some time on F4s before McChord..

[@scottmichael4829]

A thousand likes. This is so great! Thank you Col. Themely and Ars Technica.

[@chrisstr33tkng61]

This brings back memories as a mechanic on this jet while serving in the Air Force at Kadena AFB, Japan. Loved every minute if it!

[@MrNewAmerican]

This woman is my hero. Smart, Brave, Intelligent.

[@ka3ax85]

What is so brave?

[@casspurrwaspurr4716]

I actually love how informative it is and that we get to see it in FPP, makes it so much easier to understand

[@TheJer1963]

You should go over and watch Mover on his site. She would last about 20 seconds with him.

[@GW2Vids1]

As a DCS simmer, I appreciate you using the sim!

[@joeconti4469]

Thank you for your service!!!!!

[@crowxe]

She doesn't need an F-15 to kill me, her eyes does the job

[@tjforentertainment5423]

0:25 Although that's true, yet it show just half of the story...the dark side of it is hidden like:- they were 1. attacking with high numbers. 2. Against old fighters with ancient equipments. 3. They were equipped with high technology Rockets as well as aided by airborne Radar....etc... So they were like attacking a scorpion with 10 armed soldiers carrying snipers as they don't reach the target.... that's the dark side of this victory.

[@FalconMasters]

@@tjforentertainment5423 Ofc because thats how US wins wars, by numbers and being superior on all aspects. War is not equal.

[@joeboi1342]

le Hoarderz Al-Shekelsteins overwatch?

[@grzegorztarkowski7954]

@@tjforentertainment5423 so basically, an american pilot's set of skills comes down to being able to push the right button at the right time. No wonder they are all so bad at air maneuvers compared to other nations

[@crankthetank3581]

@@FalconMasters actually the number's thing is russia's strat not the america's

[@wocket42]

I liked the comment about every switch on the handle feeling different. The latest car models (like VW ID.3) are switching to touchpads in the cockpit, so you can't switch anything without looking at the various touch pads for a few seconds while driving.

[@johnpolizzio2583]

Thank you Col. Themely for your service, and this wonderfully detailed explanation.

[@john_blue]

Wow.... Awesome!!! I also serviced as an Airman in South Korean Air Force, 2013 to 2015.

[@MrRabauke80]

Can Eagle Dynamics pretty please hire this vet and let her voice over the tutorials for ALL the aircrafts, especially the cockpit and instruments orientation part? thx PS: Eagle Dynamics are the Devs of DCS World

[@Twixitam]

Halfway through the vid: where's the "Skip tutorial button?" In-game: Should not have skipped! F

[@kristinawoods1011]

The emergency jettison switch has another name. The Admiral's doorbell...

[@liammorris1018]

I think i've just fell in love.

[@daweithisisdavidinmandarin6121]

I absolutely love this video. It is exactly what my curious mind needed and was looking for. Excellent explanation, complete, fun, interesting. Please make more videos as this one!

[@lesvix3607]

Best cockpit video ever, thank you.

[@StepAttitude]

I am totally ready for the Independence Day scenario. Thanks for the breifing Colonel!

[@BlountForce]

I thoroughly enjoyed seeing this and just dreaming about being a pilot

[@Uchiha409]

“you forgot to mention, it can still fly with one wing”

[@jollyrogerhobbies2386]

only happened once...........so far....

[@Rhojin83]

@@jollyrogerhobbies2386 - Indeed, and when the engineers at McDonnell Douglas (the company that designed and built the F-15) heard about the incident, they wanted to interview the pilot and study the plane because, according to them, it shouldn't have been able to do that.

[@boilerdam]

@@Rhojin83 The even more incredible thing is that the pilot didn't actually know how much of his wing he was missing. With just differential thrust, the F-15 flew controllably and "normally".

[@jasonthomas9364]

I just saw that story a few days ago, funny how he said he just flew the jet and had no idea the wing was gone

[@mariodacostamosteiro7262]

Specially if your buddy handle it

[@martinsonnleitner7911]

7:06 as an austrian i got goosebumps when i saw the old Lauda Air livery on the airliner. Gorgeous livery - RIP niki

[@flffygc8609]

niki lauda :( i miss him sm

[@bartdart3315]

She is exremely lucid and understands her aircraft tip to toe. Very impressed.

[@ISAFSoldier]

With 1100 hours driving the thing, I would hope so :P

[@wolfgangezeh2221]

Pretty, smart and dangerous! Thank you Colonel.

[@Geomanb]

I guess if you "own" this plane in DCS, this presentation was the way to go!

[@qiyuxuan9437]

Not really, DCS dont have a full fidelity F15 yet, and the F15C model in DCS is an older version without color display.

[@clydeberry8523]

@@qiyuxuan9437 cries in low fidelity aircraft

[@ryz_vik]

Well yeah, still a low fidel, but still nice doe, saying if you're poor like me lol

[@clydeberry8523]

@@ryz_vik FC3 is good value, but, like, no data link tho...

[@bigbird4094]

Brains and Beauty and a Pilot WOW!! Total Package! Respect!! BB

[@automobilesarefun409]

Thankyou for explaining the Controls on my Favorite Fighter.

[@RG-ls2db]

Her children and grandchildren will be the happiest kids ever. She’s awesome

[@toosas]

Col. Andrea Themely is awesome

[@deanmayer6508]

Great video. I always wondered what it looked like in the cockpit. All you pilots do a remarkable job and I can't thank you enough for your service. Stay safe out there. God bless you all.

[@mgabbard]

Thank you for your service, Colonel. And thank you for this fantastic walk trough the cockpit!

[@johns818]

I hope the "Castle Switch" is more accurate than the Xbox D pad

When you realise even the second-row State National Guards has planes that would kick up some first-row national air forces.

[@donjones4719]

It is pretty crazy that if you put aside 2/3 of the Air Force the rest of it (ANG included) would still vastly overwhelm any other Air Force. If you locked all our super carriers in port our amphibious carriers would still combine into a carrier fleet that would dominate any other navy.

[@Hidden_Destinations]

I’m proud of her. Way to go! Thank you for your service!

[@s.nawfal6211]

Incredible how they can squeeze in all those features and technology in such a small space inside the small airplane.

[@alessiopiscopo2313]

She was my dad’s instructor 😂( Angelo “ joe” Piscopo )

[@MrRockydee07]

My friends father was a B58 hustler pilot. 👍🇺🇸

[@karapagas]

Hey man, i am 16 and i am from Lithuania EU, but my country doesnt have an airforce..is there anyway that you know any countries that accept foreigners?Please i hope you see this

[@TeeJay_757]

@@karapagas become a permanent resident of the US which means you get a green card and you can join any branch including the Air Force.

[@karapagas]

@@TeeJay_757 Yeah indeed i learned that recently but i would like to serve in the EU because i am european,but thanks

[@xbqchm]

@@karapagas You can come to Hungary.

[@hebdomatical]

Yes, thank you. I'll bet the presenter taught flying the F-15 to others somewhere along her flying them. Well done presentation, no BS or embellishment.

[@cdc194]

Col. Themely retired as Commander of the 80th Flying Training Wing at Sheppard AFB in 2018.

[@hebdomatical]

@@cdc194 Well, that should mean she didn't get the F-15 for her final flight, but the T-38. Too bad.

[@cdc194]

@@hebdomatical yup, her call sign was "Gunna" and it was on her T38.

[@Rick1984FL]

hebdomatical hey I mean the f5 was still cool in its own way and no I’m not sad or bitter in any way that the f20 was never chosen :’(

[@todo9633]

Looking at this, it really is amazing to see how much the F35 has simplified controls.

[@BobbyBleacher]

I just found out I'm going to fly this aircraft for my next assignment and this video was helpful.

[@411Adidas]

Wow thats embarrassing, maybe should have payed more attention.

[@Rodgerball]

Better than FAIP

[@digletttexano678]

He might be lying

[@BobbyBleacher]

@@411Adidas What would be embarrassing? What would I have paid more attention to? I saw the video well before I ever started F-15 training.

[@BobbyBleacher]

@@digletttexano678 Yeah, he might be.

[@fridaynighthikes]

Col. Themely’s brain : Cray Supercomputer My brain: Commodore 64 Absolutely amazing, thank you !

[@JS-ob4oh]

My brain: Radio Shack TRS-80.

[@Sam-mp1cr]

My brain: A bunch of punch cards circa 1978.

[@Alfsp1]

I have an Atari brain! 🤪

[@craigbalderson9145]

My brain...pong

[@zombieshoot4318]

Some days I feel I'm down to an Abacus which itself is missing a chunk of the counting parts. ;)

[@mrpawno4955]

We need this Version of the F-15C as a Full Fidelity Module in DCS

[@WebberAerialImaging]

For sure! I'd love to see some of the FC3 models go full fidelity. WAAAGNEEEER!!

[@GranadaFelish]

Apparently they are preparing an F15E for realease, that would be fkn amazing

[@goat6354]

The full fidelity f15e is on the way

[@harrywernsman9045]

Excellent presentation. It is good to know you gals (and guys) are up there and out there protecting the homeland. Thank you for your service.

[@johnparker4538]

That was fantastic. Thank you so much, Andrea. I have a very basic RAF flying qualification, but my eyesight was too poor to go further, and frankly I am far from top gun material anyway. I do admire those who made the grade and serve us all so well, including your good self.

[@MrRizLa69]

She doesnt serve England mate

[@garyoak317]

@@MrRizLa69 he knows that mate. He’s just saying that he did RAF flying qualification and couldn’t continue further. He finds the F15 fascinating which is why he’s here watching the video. He thanks her for walking through it. His reference to TOP GUN which is an American thing, shows that he is familiar with the fact that she’s American.

[@MrRizLa69]

@@garyoak317 Who's this and how do you know? John Parker must be a personal friend of yours is it?

[@garyoak317]

@@MrRizLa69 Nah. I’m not an idiot like you who doesn’t understand how to read. See there’s these things called words, syntax, and punctuation and in language they have meaning. If you learn the English language better you might not sound ignorant XD The only one who misinterpreted the situation was you. lmao

[@MrRizLa69]

@@garyoak317 Nobody asked you mate calm down, being aggressive wont get you anywhere so mind your own buisness in future. If the person that I replied to had something to say they can speak for themselves I'm sure. Go ask mammy for some milk and get some sleep you might wake up in a better mood.

[@anthonygusman9909]

Morty, I turned myself into a switch. I'M PICKLE SWIIIITCH!

[@MediaStudio88]

cringe..

[@Zesmas]

stop.

[@TeslasTacos]

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Wow, amazing video! I'm jumping in my F-15C in DCS World right now! With the VR, this is the closest we're gonna get from the real thing. Thanks a lot for this amazing video! Cheers! =)

[@Hairysteed]

I really wish there was a full-fidelity F-15C mod complete with JHMCS, datalink and the PAD

[@613aristocrat]

That was really cool. I remember playing with the toy models of these guys when I was a kid. Always preferred the F-16's model though, heheh. Lay down the hurt on my brother's plastic army!

[@davidmariopratt]

😅 good one... My brother liked to play with legos, particularly the pirates and the knights if you remember... I would take my toy fighter jets, run into his rom, say "back in time", and start blowing up his legos... ouch.. terrible. I feel bad..

[@ShadeAKAhayate]

Well now you're a big boy and can allow for a bigger toys if you're willing. DCS World with it's F-15 simple model (no cockpit armature interaction) can really benefit from each $ hundred you pour into your devices.

[@davidmariopratt]

@@ShadeAKAhayate lol.. Yes we are bigger boys now.. I would love to get into DCS. the realistic mode. I am quite busy with my businesses, and child. Perhaps when life allows for more free time. I have been looking into gear however and familiarizing myself with what would be needed for an amazing experience.

[@brokenmedic9133]

What an absolute beautiful badass and the way she describes her. 😍

[@blue387]

I'd love to see a similar walkaround with other planes like the F-16 or F-18

[@drelliott2833]

Yeah well my Harley has about 10 switches and buttons. Cool huh. Lol that was amazing to watch thank you !

[@davedogge2280]

Just the right amount of info so I can 'buzz the tower'

[@zahar027]

Everybody else: awesome now i want to be a pilot! Me: nice, they also comes with AC

[@sergioguerra7551]

The design on the ejection seat has changed very much from the F-14 to the F-15, in the F-14 tomcat you had two candles on the top of your seat which you had to pull and when the plane was out of control it was pretty difficult to reach when the pilot or/and radar operator where suffering from the forces of around 5-8G (maybe more maybe less it is difficult to tell it depends on a lot of factors)when the plane is out of control and there was a high chance that the pilot or/and radio operator couldn’t pull it on time, and as you can see in the F-15 the ejection seat is easier to reach.

[@THE-BUNKEN-DRUM]

You've been watching too much TopGun. The F14 had handles between the legs aswell.

[@additive8924]

Great video. Thank you for your service.👍

[@ixm2unvrz]

She's the closest thing we can have to an actual Huxian from Ace Combat 7

[@ebe8653]

These are too completed than ace combat lol

[@MsFrostitute]

Huxian ♡

[@notalexzander2]

idk man, seems more like yellow 4 or edge

[@RebeLfARmeR]

This is fantastic! I'm actually designing a military aircraft as a hobby right now, I've never done such a thing before and now I'm designing the cockpit this was super crazy helpful. Massive thanks for sharing this!

[@dinosaurfan2409]

This is awesome! What an amazing airplane and what an opportunity to see the cockpit and learn how it works. Despite whatever happens in the upcoming future, I wish for the F-15 to continue flying in the US!

[@XLTBlarg]

Same. I miss the tomcat and dont want the F-15 to go away like the F-22 will. I imagine the military needs at least 1 larger fighter aircraft.

[@feelthereaper1757]

They are suppose to start making the f 15 ex from what I understand.

[@albiedam3312]

Not all F15s are single seaters. The F15C is a single seat model, while at my base we have F15E models, which give all offensive and defensive capabilities to a WSO (Weapons Systems Officer) so the pilot can focus on flying and the WSO can focus on fighting

[@adrianopadilha7338]

who shoots the gun?

[@MrLordwrecker]

The wizzo

[@CHRISXTR3M3GAMING]

I love this and I fly DCS and it was awesome to see some DCS footage being used. I also work down the st from the 144th fighter wing and I've had the opportunity to watch them take off and also do a 4 ship overhead break into landing. I love it. Awesome video

[@PICOLANAI]

I live in Los Banos

[@CHRISXTR3M3GAMING]

@@PICOLANAI I am originally from Madera lol

[@PICOLANAI]

@@CHRISXTR3M3GAMING You play F-16C?

[@CHRISXTR3M3GAMING]

@@PICOLANAI I have it, haven't learned it yet though

[@PICOLANAI]

@@CHRISXTR3M3GAMING Lets ask her to do tutorials on DCS F-16C!

[@ovp66223]

Great video. I learned and it just made me feel regret again for not being a more serious kid and teen. I think we had one person in our entire high school go to an academy (Naval). It's not easy to get in, but I didn't understand OCS and ROTC opportunities before it was too late.

[@BrutallyHonest-]

Sometimes you don’t know that you needed to see something until you’ve seen it.

[@autumnfragrance7185]

I'm impressed. She's pretty smart for a Stewardess.

[@willasproth]

Show some respect for us soldiers

[@badendhappy2903]

And here I thought me Comcast remote was complicated...

[@ctwoscan]

Got it! Now where's my flight suit.

[@rbca1588]

Hahahaahhahassj

[@hmuphilly9129]

Earn it

[@akflyer129]

Lady, you are awesome, and this is one of the most detailed and informative videos I have ever seen on my favorite fighter jet. Thanks so much!

[@coconuts5500]

Iran: Write that down, Write that down!

[@f2004-r9j]

Iran doesn't have f15

[@f2004-r9j]

They have f14s but us retired them in 2006

[@jsmith8891]

And here I am.. still trying to figure out what certian buttons on the remote does

[@nigeljean2952]

Thank you for the explanation. Helps to understand how things work from a trained expert.

[@mjh4892]

This was great. I learned so much!

[@stevenpatti9460]

If you like this you need to play DCS world. It's a combat flight simulator that's a 100% recreation of the jets. Every switch works like it does in real life.

[@ledude114]

I wouldn't say 100% at all. It's a game (yes a simulator, but a consumer game) made from open source information, so there are some significant differences. Plus all the FC-level aircrafts in DCS (namely the F-15C) have their systems greatly simplified and their cockpits isn't clickable. Only full-fidelity modules have these features, and unfortunately the F-15C is not a full-fidelity DCS module.

[@jacobnissen103]

​@@ledude114 Not a full fidelity module ... yet ;) ;) (Here's hoping) Though Razbams F-15E is taking shape.

[@911canihelpu]

unless you wanna fly an f15.

[@stevenpatti9460]

@@911canihelpu F-15 is for lamos. Fly the kitty cat or the hornet lol

[@daddyspartanvr]

@@ledude114 Just wait til Razbam finishes the F15E

[@shonen84]

Checked out your fini flight at Sheppard AFB, thank you for your service Col. Themely, and thanks for the great informative video!