DCS F-14 Tomcat CASE I Carrier Landing Tutorial

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[@104thMaverick]

Disclaimer: This tutorial is not perfect, I'll probably re-do it at a later date once I get more familiar with the aircraft and its procedures but I hope it helps you guys out. Please forgive any mistakes.

[@Fahreun]

Fuck those people complaining, that was a good lesson thank you !

[@104thMaverick]

We are running Open Beta @ckatlinga

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

Still good enough :) Your tutorials are awesome /)

[@frankjames4573]

This may interest you Mav... kzbin.info/www/bejne/jITafYZ7hs-rnMk F14 pilots chatting on a radio cast!

[@frankjames4573]

Have you heard of this Mav.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZuko4yuft11Z68

[@jakobfriedrich5117]

why is no one talking abt how hilariously hard this is

[@colbybryan7761]

I mean it’s not easy IRL lol

[@Cg23sailor]

"The Tomcat has a very good Au'Oh Thra'Oh." LOL.

[@fargo007]

_"Ottle Throttle!"_ Great tutorial and great accent.

[@costanza3332]

This is seriously one of the most brilliant Case 1 landings I have seen on KZbin, can't tell you how many times I've watched/studied this. One thing that blows my mind is how the heck do you get on speed and trimmed out so fast after completing the initial 180 break back towards the carrier?! You get dialed in so quickly and so precisely! Is there heavy use of DLC, or is that purely from trimming and managing throttle? I always run into the issue with struggling to keep the nose from taking a huge dive and losing too much altitude after completing the turn and trying to get on speed. Never quite sure when to get back on the throttle and how much to give. You do it flawlessly man, so many things happening in such a short window of time! Truly impressive! Cheers!

[@fyrelsfolly9875]

Looking good? -Check Feeling good? -Roger Smelling good? *CHECKLIST CANCELLED*

[@Hairysteed]

Mine got cancelled at step 1

[@welshzecorgi7903]

Roger, ejecting!

[@zachthomas7810]

me: lookin good feelin good let’s land this thing *forgets to set hook*

[@kamp.4466]

Bolter Bolter Bolter! :(

[@FlumpFlibbus]

Same thing happened to me in the hornet except my gear wasn't down

[@lscurtis9158]

@@FlumpFlibbus LMFAOOOOL

[@unusualbydefault]

excellent landing. finally someone who notices (and actually cares about) that weird E looking thingy :)

[@clooterus4456]

I prefer to your tutorials over the reapers. That guy is too excited when he talks and I feel you explain it better. Cheers man.

[@afhostie]

Gotta love all the info the reapers put out, just frustrating how you can't get through a video without finding 3 mistakes pointed out in the comments. Doesn't help that half the videos are shot in early access either.

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

His tutorials are alright but watching him play with other people is infuriating the guy is a jackass

[@clooterus4456]

@@jmax8692 bet you touch yourself to caps voice

[@erinaisshu]

Wow, your tutorials help a lot! Much better than other tutorials (looking at you Grim Reapers) I still only catch 4-Wires, but hey Jester and I are still alive

[@TrissMerigold_VoidStaff]

Grim Reapers tutorials are quite bad in general imho.

[@colderwar]

Ewen McGregor stars in this gritty drama about a young Scottish heroin addict who becomes a naval aviator. With Robert Carlyle as Meg Ryan and Rab C Nesbitt as Goose....

[@fala6yt]

I found this tutorial informative and easy to listen to. The humor caused me to chuckle in places! I think a perfect combination of info and fun. Thanks for creating it!.

[@Ohgr819]

Finally a proper case 1. Thanks Maverick, outstanding!

[@TakeDeadAim]

In the fleet out on deployment or doing work-ups with the CvBG, most of the time there will be a guard ship stationed 1000yds directly aft which in addition to being there to pick up anyone who goes in the drink is also there for a quick indexing while landing. You should be coming out of the 90 just forward of the duty guard and is especially useful while doing quals.

[@Aeronaut1975]

You seriously need to upload more content. After your Harrier landing tutorial, you're my favourite "instructor" in DCS. We NEED more content from you! :)

[@mattfairfield9103]

“In case there’s a woman on board..” Me: where is he going with this? “We want to make sure we look as cool as possible, like cool volleyball players.” Me: ohhhhh nice xD good one lol

[@jasonosmond6896]

Iceman is already oiled up. You can be his wingman anytime, Mav.

[@Hellreign82]

Good stuff Mav, getting it down nicely

[@vivaSchumi7]

"You're Goddamn right Jester!" Had me laughing!

[@ViperBATDTF]

You just helped another newbie learn to Case I. Brilliant video tutorial. Easy to understand if you know how to fly the Cat even with rookie skills. I'll be sure to share this with people who want to learn right away!

[@Jwalker21NC]

Bruhhh you make that look so damn easy and after starting dcs this weekend past I know it is gonna take a lot of practice to get to that point but this video helps TREMENDOUSLY! Thanks Mav! Keep up the good flying!

[@BPond7]

Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It’s been immensely more useful than any other tutorial vid I’ve seen so far. 🖖😀

[@PatriotUK78]

What a cracking tutorial. I've just bought heatblur IFE Tomkitty and super carrier pro for flight sim. This helps ne loads. Thank you.

[@104thMaverick]

Great to hear!

[@ryanengle1967]

Still a great example in 2024. Thanks for sharing this!

[@104thMaverick]

You're very welcome!

[@GizzardUK]

Great guide just got my first two consecutive landings following this. :)

[@Ddg-mi5cs]

The perfect landing of all time in dcs, no explain needed

[@IkeThe9th]

This is just eye-watering and perhaps a DCS "First" -- A CASE I video before (not after) Early Release. Well Done, Maverick!

[@oneworld9071]

6:40 That very important wing sweep as you pass the ship...... the chic on the deck might see it........ man that is hilarious :) I've just begun to trial the F-14 once again; your talent as an instructor is huge. One of my favorite documentaries of all time is "Speed and Angels" (available now on KZbin), about the last two US Navy pilots trained to fly the F-14........ as I'm following your tutorials I appreciate even more the challenges those pilots faced.

[@happyloaf]

This video would have been fantastic if you showed your control inputs so we could see how much throttle and trim was used.

[@MedicineWolf]

I think this is the best Case I recovery tutorial on here. I used to do these over and over with the F-14 mod (F-15 cockpit) a couple years ago, ready to jump back into DCS for the Cat. I was an 80's kid, this module is a dream

[@costanza3332]

Question: You are not using auto throttle in this video correct? Also, on the final turn towards the back of the carrier how do you keep your onspeed AOA so perfect? Are you primarily managing throttle, or constantly trimming as well to keep the E bracket centered? Much use of DLC? My issue is that right at the last second when I level out from the turn just as I'm about to reach the deck my AOA goes totally out of whack. Do you have a recommendation in terms of keeping it simple / focusing on just certain control elements and leaving others alone? I think I might be messing with too many things and making it overly complicated. But at the same time, every adjustment with the Tomcat then requires re-adjustment of some other area. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you very much! Still the absolute best Case-1 vid in the Tomcat on KZbin, hands down!

[@Dilixo]

Very very good landing and thank you very much for this tutorial !

[@haggis9185]

you see the wings move out in the rear view mirror!! so fkin cool man!

[@Blablablabla1ify]

Great balls of fire, that was a beautiful landing!

[@OfficialUSKRprogram]

I swear to fucking neptune my AOA never stays the same, I'm gonna trim it, then 5 seconds later it goes off trim, there's gotta be seagulls playing with my tailerons or something

[@OfficialUSKRprogram]

Gentlemen, I am happy to announce that shortly after making this comment, I have indeed mastered the F-14 at landing, and it's never been a problem since, I even get 3 wires! It's doable guys, you really just gotta tame her that's all, or maybe she tames you..

[@Bravo06]

Great video, I appreciate it! Getting in speed in the downwind is the sticking point for me. Feel like I trim too much nose up and end up floating to too high an altitude, need more practice I guess

[@marklopez936]

What a great video! THanks a bunch! This is a massive help.

[@freemandiy]

Amazing Landing Performance. Thanks for sharing.

[@fredericborloo1910]

Awesome video. Simple clear, to the point!

[@oldmangaming1297]

You can also see the DLC popped up in the mirrors, no need to give your neck a cramp. I give them a quick flick up and down to make sure they're operating properly while checking the top mirror myself. Great vid!

[@fastfiddler1625]

Aaaaand subbed. Great teaching man.

[@Ghost08151]

Thanks for the CASE I sample - it will helps a lot.

[@JayDKB]

I need to watch this 10 more times

[@bullitthead7853]

Nice landings! I remember watching your F-18 case 1's. Looks like all that Hornet time has really helped, these landings look a lot better than your initial Hornet attempts :)

[@104thMaverick]

Agreed, being intimately familiar with where I 'should' be really helped out :)

[@SpypilotSR-71]

Man I wish Meg Ryan would have seen that 3 wire!

[@uwebech5825]

Great video. You nailed the 1st rule of being a Fighter Pilot: Look good! :) Altitude and airspeed are over rated.

[@dualaccumulator]

Appreciate you going over the ottle throttl mate.

[@104thMaverick]

That’s otta problem brother 🤣

[@latavish]

Please keep making these this entertaining! You forced me to subscribe.

[@TheGalahad78]

Wow mate, fantastic approach and 3-wire trap, it looks so easy in your vid XD

[@deetwodcs4683]

Perfect, Awesome, amazing, informative and TO THE POINT! Great job! Liked and subscribed. I hope there are some volleyball loving hotties on the carrier next time I sweep my wings and do a perfect CASE I thanks to you!

[@mrsirkosky7618]

This was a very nice and useful tutorial! Thanks!

[@104thMaverick]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@hop3029]

id love to see the input visualization (the ctrl+enter one). Id be nice to get a rough idea for how much power/roll/rudder is used, it'd def help me land

[@dimitriskatsoulis4834]

Just perfect!! Well done!

[@104thMaverick]

Thanks a lot!

[@exiletsj2570]

Cheers. It’s great having these guides ready for launch. I’m probably still going to spend the first few hours, threading her in between Dubai’s skyscrapers though 🤣🤣🤣

[@Shloomy_Shloms]

This is my first module purchase on DCS since I’ve always been interested in it but I didn’t really feel like emptying my wallet but since the F-14 has always been my all time favorite plane, I had to get it and since I’ve never flown properly in DCS I’m super bad, although I did get my first carrier landing last night (albeit super rough) I’m pretty hyped for getting good at the f-14 over the next few days/weeks

[@freydavy6873]

Same with me!

[@HEATER_]

Wings swept for the break. Got it. LMAO. You're the man.

[@Hyper6223]

Great tutorial, Maverick. I'll be sure to have this video open tomorrow.

[@ChrisS-nj3ye]

Not sure what impresses me more, the carrier landing or that accent!

[@cramthelan]

Amazing vid, would be great to have the input screen up so we could see the inputs, I can't even get close to this and I suspect it's power related

[@104thMaverick]

cramthelan I hear you big dog! I’m going to do another one that will be more accurate to how the real guys did it. Should take me a few weeks tho

[@cramthelan]

@@104thMaverick Fantastic! You're the best. Look forward to it :)

[@rickyalexander459]

@@104thMaverick Hey man. Did you get to do the other landing video?

[@2612563]

Funny thing is I got better when I realise the pitch ladder isn't the same as the hornet. In my practice I forced it to a -3 glide slope and accident happen. This pitch ladder thing is very confusing when there isn't any tutorial for it.

[@RebelNine]

Yes, perplexing isn’t it. Definitely takes some getting used too 🫣

[@Hairysteed]

You were totally spotting the deck!!

[@104thMaverick]

cool story fam

[@Void304]

You guys always make it look so easy...

[@RedBravo65]

Always a helpful video.

[@104thMaverick]

Glad you think so!

[@SirBrentsworth]

You make it look so easy! This is the most frustrating thing ever

[@ml1754]

Try flying this pattern at altitude like 5800 ft with 5000ft being the deck a couple times. Should help with trimming and pattern checkpoints before smacking into the water

[@SirBrentsworth]

@@ml1754 I spent a whole lot of time practicing last night and I think I've got it down now! :)

[@Pekins]

big fan of the au-o thro-o

[@104thMaverick]

I hear you big dog

[@heavyinfantry1692]

Amazing just started to get into the case 1 with the tomcat and hornet because honestly I didn’t think It would matter but it’s a massive help cheers

[@TheDickieP]

Love your video. I tried exactly how you described it and ended up head butting the ship more often than not. Keep your awesome work up. I will improve

[@Mi1lerTime]

Savage job, bro!

[@Jonscizzle]

Just FYI IRL if you rested your hands on the throttles while engaged it would only take 5lbs of pressure to disengage them. It was actually a check we did often for auto throttles so resting your hands on them was probably not a good idea.

[@104thMaverick]

Thanks for the heads up sir, great advice and always fantastic to hear from a real Tomcat aviator

[@crfranchises1]

Awesome freaking video. Just landed my first F14 on the carrier but came in way to hot and low. LSO marked me for no proper communicaiton also. Now I know.

[@SoManyInterests]

Love the tutorial and the Scottish accent.

[@Antre_du_Dingo]

Nicely done Sir ! Would you happen to have the mapping of your keys for the Tomcat available somewhere ? Thanks a lot.

[@Knubinator]

An ACLS video would be superb.

[@1TotoFree]

Well Done Maverick!!! Great Video. Say Hi to everyone for me.😀

[@104thMaverick]

Thanks! Will do! Great to hear from you old boy

[@timcornwell2955]

thank you for the video, look forward to getting the F14

[@prichardgs]

You make this look easy and I feel completely incapable-Meg laughs at me every time and Joker is constantly telling me to tell his wife and kids he loves them. ughh.

[@Power5]

Would have loved to see the control box in bottom left but great tutorial.

[@unusualbydefault]

2:02 - most crucial part. get this right first or dont even try.

[@pdp101ski]

You make it look so easy. I find the tomcat very difficult to control when on speed. What curve do you use? X52 @25% all axis is not working so hot for me lol

[@104thMaverick]

Hi Paul, I use a curve of 8 when flying the Tomcat on all 3 axis. It just takes time mate, the more practice you get the better you become 💪

[@pdp101ski]

@@104thMaverick working diligently. Still rather new to the game and of course I pick the hardest jet to cut my teeth on lol

[@YNraged]

Great video, thank you for this. Bookmarked for tomorrow :)

[@TacticalOni]

Mav, this is a great video. I'm working on my traps now, trying to get more proficient at them. The main issue I'm having is throttle control. I want to get good with manual throttles befor letting AUTO take over. The only thing I want to see in videos like this is a repeater for your input, so guys like me who can't quite get positions right can see where you are putting the controls at certain moments. I'm loving the 'Cat, she really needs finesse and I'm working still on calming down my inputs. I suppose the smarter thing to do would be to try landing on solid ground first >_>

[@104thMaverick]

I'll do some Live Stream CASE I sessions mate on twitch with the controls showing soon. Hopefully that will help out.

[@TacticalOni]

@@104thMaverick That would be great! I got my first couple 3 wires today but I went way outside NATOPS and started on the groove more like 1.2nm out instead to give myself more time to get the bird where I wanted it to be. I can get everything else sorted, but in the final 90s I tend to get swallowed up chasing the E bracket and trying to balance engine power with DLC and everything else.

[@mogumogu3686]

Perfect landing...👍👍👍

[@Fox3-Luck]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@evangel1460]

I know this video is old, but it's really great to watch someone do this and have them slowly explaining things out at first and speed it up as the procedure goes on. A lot of the stuff for this procedure just barely made sense because in most cases it doesn't seem like you should have a speedbrake for landing, rely so much on weird flaps and stuff to land but seeing it in motion it makes much more sense. I know this video is old, but I do have a question. Do you possibly know why the procedure asks for wings swept back so far on the approach? Wouldn't it make more logical sense to have the wings forward for lift and to slow down? I don't know, just has always seemed odd.

[@104thMaverick]

The wing swept back was purely aesthetic mate, they simply did this because it looks cooler 😆 Thanks for the kind words, I’m glad the video helped.

[@oldmanfunky4909]

Top notch! Great work. Now do it in zero visibility.

[@amosk24]

Another great vid, Shreck!

[@104thMaverick]

Caffeine High get out ma swamp!

[@edgreen5657]

Fantastic Maverick!

[@GW2Vids1]

God damn beautiful landing! But should have buzzed the tower first!

[@roostman7841]

Very important step there at 6.44 :D

[@chikokishi7030]

au-oh fro-ole Haha. Great video thanks a million

[@fastdogcobra]

Speed down!!! Left left!!! Speed up!!! Right right!!!

[@Ddg-mi5cs]

Serval question maverick 1 how do you maintain on speed whilst the rpm is around 90%, for at 90% rpm the aircraft would accelerate for which would rise the E bracket over over 10 AoA making it unreachable , for me is usually 85%~86%rpm 2how do you ensure stable banking and on speed while the aircraft is in 120 knots extreme low speed, and still having steady glide slope 3 the dlc is highly disruptive to aoa and on speed, but in you video, there is no such sign 4 in manual, dlc are designed to control sink rate without using throttle, did you use both throttle and dlc on on final approach? If is, how do you still ensure sinking while having an 90% high rpm? if you don’t mind, please consider remake a video that could show your stick movement as well as the mirror to help us learn about your control. you have so far the BEST carrier landing in KZbin

[@ronaldwatson1951]

Great instructions and a positive approach to your direction. It's my intentions in the near future to be proficient with the Tomcat, it would really help me if you could give me a recommendation on the computer size or proper graphic card, RAM ect. Looking forward to more instructional video. Good video

[@104thMaverick]

My specs are listed in the description if you want to take a peek sir. RAM wise I highly suggest at least 32GB if you can stretch to it, DCS can be very RAM intensive and having only 16GB can be a slight handicap in certain servers or missions.

[@ronaldwatson1951]

@@104thMaverick okay thanks for the info, and again I got alot out of your instructions. 🇺🇸

[@jackruk]

Yeah outstanding video and guide dude

[@----.__]

Och, I feel the need, the need for speed, aye the noo. [edit] great vid, great channel. thanks for making these mate

[@GW2Vids1]

- How do you set the course line (boat direction)? - So you just move the stick slightly up down left right in auto mode? I have to try that... - Except looking good and impressing the girls on deck, why manual and 68 degrees wings?

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

-There's a course knob on the HSD frame -Basically what we shouldn't do in the Hornet... :D -It adds drag while pulling AoA and you want to slow down in the break

[@jcbak]

Thanks for making this vid.

[@chrisfowlie6713]

Do you have to use the DLC to help descend in the groove while using AUTO throttle or is it enough to be on speed to descend?

[@evoman44]

I am also trying to figure this out. So far just using AUTO throttle on the F-14 has not being as useful and reliable as the Viggens Auto throttle.

[@mikeymarmalade]

Very well explained

[@robsonbobson7839]

great vid !

[@mancheezethegreat8617]

Nice landing and you caught the 3 wire!

[@HuehuehueWolooo]

Can I blame the stick? Because i could never dream of having my cat so smooth and so well trimmed. 2 wire galore.