DCS: F-14B Tomcat Engages Hostile Iranian Jets

Mooch mans up his DCS rig and launches on the Alert-5 in a VF-32 F-14B against an inbound raid of multiple Iranian jets including F-4s and Su-24s.
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[@XerrolAvengerII]

I have to imagine it's really a joy to have such a faithful simulator in the comfort of your own house after doing this work as a career. What a time to be alive!

[@Scarter63]

I'm unfamiliar with simulators, and it took half a minute before I realized what the video was about.

[@Forthecasuals]

Mooch adding the strain in "Good Launch" is always hilarious. A life of getting punched into en ejection seat will do that to you 😂

[@chocolatefrenzieya]

I giggled at that, too. :D

[@lupita3689]

Muscle memory😂

[@rogerpattube]

Weren’t his words ‘Good shot!’?

[@Nghilifa]

'twas indeed@@rogerpattube

[@Forthecasuals]

@@rogerpattube something along those lines

[@TheOneTrueDragonKing]

"Sidewinder went stupid off the rail for some reason"... Well Ward, you know what they say about THAT. "They're called miss-iles, not hit-tiles." Bravo Zulu, Commander.

[@klonkimo]

You missed the party on the flight deck, and the weird hug with Iceman

[@catomember]

CDR Carroll -- we had the F-14As on CVN-65 back in 1984: VF-114 (The Fighting Aardvarks) and VF-213 (The Black Lions). I was ship's company and jumped at the chance to be on the flight deck -- and when on the deck taking pictures, as the Tomcats were ready to launch -- I swear I could feel my heart inside my body rattle! ! I do not know how you pilots were not VIBRATING after a mission. Side note: we had trials of the F-18A at this time as well. The first generation F-18s were DWARFED by the Tomcat side by side. My buddies and I were saying "how could this little thing replace the Tomcat?" I did not get to meet the Hornet pilots, regretfully. During the cat launches, I am not sure if they were hot-dogging it -- but when they launched, the pilot pulled on the sick and they just about went vertical. I wish I still had the video. We all looked at each other and said "Holy S***t!" We were not expecting that. Even though the Super Hornets are much better than the first generation, I still lean towards the Tomcat because of its bad-a$$ design -- it just looked lethal. Love the channel and the commentary! BZ!

[@kilmer009]

Wish I could've seen the F-14 fly in person. I keep hearing how massive it was. Loved it since playing 'Tomcat Alley' on Sega CD. Just a beautiful fighter.

[@catomember]

@kilmer009 Being in the Navy in 1984 and assigned to CVN-65 was just amazing. I felt so bad for our flight deck crew because they were just about cooked alive while we were in the Persian Gulf. 120+ degrees was the norm out there. While the pilots ruled the skies, the guys on the deck kept the catapults up and the air wing ALWAYS ready. Here were kids barely out of high school, but so damn smart they kept the most sophisticated military aircraft ready for war 24x7. I really hope CDR Carroll could find his plane captain to showcase the incredibly hard work it took and the prestige of getting their name stenciled on a Tomcat.

[@dinosaurfan2409]

@@kilmer009same I wish I could have seen the Tomcat flight off a carrier as well. I served on the Harry S Truman (CVN-75) from 2014 to 2019, but if I had been born maybe ten to fifteen years earlier I may have had the chance. Still awesome to see the Super Hornet and at the time the Legacy Hornets fly though.

[@billsmith5166]

I loved how your breathing instinctively changed to ready yourself to pull Gs.

[@utrian4148]

I like this Mix of serious talks and gameplay exercises. Always fresh.

[@panzerclub]

I was ready to go in 1986 until the Navy recruiter told me I couldn't be a pilot because of my glasses. No offense to his RIO offer, but I was racing motocross at the time and had the reflexes. I wanted to fly the kitty. I had a great engineering career at an auto oem targeting cones, though. Great video. Thank you for showing me what I missed...

[@Sajuuk]

It's so different listening to an actual Navy F14 pilot fly in DCS because you can hear all of the checks and actions being called, unlike civilian gamers who don't do any of that. A pleasure to watch. You should do more DCS videos, sir!

[@ThunderChasers]

i was thinking the same thing

[@garreth629]

Yeah, it's pretty cool to see how it is properly done. Though I do enjoy the shenanigans, the Grim Reapers get up to as well. I really need to build a gaming rig so I can do this.

[@padorupadoru4477]

a collab with Growling Sidewinder or Grim Reapers would be sooooooooo cool

[@mountedpatrolman]

@@padorupadoru4477 No to Grim Reapers. Yes to GS, Mover, Gonky or Longshot.

[@johnnolen8338]

Thanks, Mooch, The opportunity to do a ride-along with a real, no kiddin' Naval Aviator is one that I never thought I'd get. 👍

[@andresilvasophisma]

The content we needed and deserve.

[@belgeode]

Masterfully done! Great to see you in VR too. I swear I learn new things about the kitty every time i watch you. Thank you!!

[@jerseysooner]

Thank you Ward. I am not sure you realize, but maybe you do, that I have never seen anything like this. As a Private IFR pilot, and one who attempted to be a jet fighter pilot but for several reasons was not able to do so, this is as close as I know I can come to seeing such pilots in action. Totally in awe.

[@Silious950]

Glad you get to still fly in VR. I cannot understand half the terminology but it sounds good!

[@whiskeythree1622]

On his channel, Growling Sidewinder explains the terms & concepts -- he's a Cat lover too Hopefully we'll see Mooch & GS fly together soon 👌🏽

[@jonthrelkeld2910]

Great video! I was glued to my monitor throughout it. By all means make more like this!

[@JackWaldbewohner]

Commander, a brilliant simulator! Well done!

[@Scarter63]

The USS Carl Vinson is CVN-70. CVN-74 is the USS John C. Stennis.

[@WardCarroll]

Of course.

[@Wargasm54]

The Chucky V (Carl Vinson CVN-70) was my sister ship in Alameda. When they were out to sea we’d party with their girlfriends at the “E-club”. When we were out to sea…well, they’d return the favor. 😂 When we both were in port, there was a lot of fighting at the E-club as we all tried to lay claim to the ladies. 😂 Good times.

[@Scarter63]

@@Wargasm54 I spent two years, two months, and 10 days on the good old "Chucky-V", but I was based in Lemoore, with VA-97, then SeaOpDet (AIMD)

[@TFT-bp8zk]

@@Wargasm54The VD Control Officer would like a word with you.

[@Wargasm54]

@@TFT-bp8zkI’ve already reported, twice. Once when we left the Philippines and once after leaving Alameda 😅.

[@AlphaGatorDCS]

This was great! Would love to see more DCS content!

[@lt_dreams96]

All Reverb G2 Users, dont forget, **Do NOT update to 24H2 Windows 11**!!!

[@magnubeido8832]

The update broke it ?

[@funkyschnitzel]

​@@magnubeido8832 yeah they've decommissioned windows mixed reality, and that update will kill it. Turns the G2 into a brick.

[@gregoryknox4444]

Love it ........ thanks for sharing Mooch.

[@dustinandrews3223]

I usually don't watch videos of video games, but there's something about watching an actual pilot play it... LoL

[@chrisjunker17]

That carrier approach and landing was impressive, sir!

[@darrencorrigan8505]

Thanks, Ward.

[@Wargasm54]

Lol. Ward controlling his breathing and intentionally straining like he’s in a real jet. Must be a pretty immersive game there Mooch? Awesome! 👏🏻

[@Stranger-wb2in]

23:46 was waiting for you to notice you had Phoenixes all along:) Also, wingman was full of missiles because you have to manually tell him to engage, else he'll just fly formation with you the entire time.

[@WWeronko]

I was the Boiler's Officer on the USS Independence (CV-62) from 78-80. Tons of fun it was.

[@GeminiSeven43]

I so miss the good old days when you didn't have to have a PHD to fly a computer simulation. 47 years later and Thousands of computer dollars invested and I've never seen the ball...LOL. Great to see you in action Mooch and congratulations on the two kills

[@bobkraft6215]

Thanks. My son is applying to the Academy wanting to a pilot.

[@juuuxie2631]

Absolutely awesome vid, Mooch! Love seeing you fly the Tomcat in DCS

[@johnpollard9828]

Someone needs to remake "Firefox" (the movie, not the internet browser) with Ward Carroll as the star.

[@JBHRN]

Love it Mooch. Stay well... Sticks

[@MrOmega52]

Fantastic video. Wish my old eyesight was as good as it was fifteenth years ago that looks like fun. Reminds me of Falcon simulation on my old commodore amiga 2000 in the nineties or Falcon 4.0 for the pc in the early two thousand. Those were some great sims for the times and some good times as well.

[@kilcar]

Never watched video games. Never. This was first time. I'm glad that a pilot is playing this , gives one a real " top gun" perspective to this civilian.

[@briancasserly744]

YES! Thank you Sir. Really appreciate seeing a legit F-14 pilot flying in DCS. Keep'em coming.

[@Noisy_Cricket]

This is the first time I've seen a DCS player actually turn the missile warning sound off lol. Dude was operating of hard coded knowledge and muscle memory. Really a treat to see!

[@Milkman3572000]

Does Tony Stewart do race simulations? Michael Jordan play NBA video games? Maybe Tom Brady playing Madden 22? IDK if they would as awesome as this video.

[@WardCarroll]

Ha! Love the analogy!

[@Utahdropout]

Wow....!!! This is my first time aboard with you on an, oh so realistic, mission. I am just gob smacked at the technology available today. I'm not a gamer so not familiar with where things are these days. I used to use Microsoft Flight Simulator back when I was training for my private ticket. But haven't done any since I sold my plane. This DCS simulator that you have is just stunning. Being a retired software engineer I have some idea of the amount of software that goes into making these things work. Things have advance so far since I retired that it is like some sort of magic. I can imagine how you must be "feeling" the G forces that were present in the real thing. I've done enough flying to know that banking turns like those push you down in your seat a lot. I flown a AT-6 and a P-51 so I have some idea. Nothing like a Tom Cat though. This is a very good eye opener of just how busy the world of aerial combat is. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@garymcewan5876]

Mooch - it's amazing the way that you can narrate this while fighting!

[@hawko3582]

I was actually holding my breath when you were in the groove. Took a deep breath when you hooked the number four. That was fun. Thanks mate. Mark from Oz.

[@RLD_Media]

Something about that “Goin Flyin’ “ right off the cat- that just kicks ass.

[@kimrhodes5001]

I appreciate you putting this out for everyone to view. I worked in the engine room on tin cans. The closest I came to flying i came was operating the JP5 pump room.

[@Ryan-go6id]

I’d like to see Ward working the radar with GrowlingSidewinder Flying!

[@RobertKWinns]

Seems like you never retired. I love watching my favorite fighter in action. Hell, i love watching it sitting still. 😏. Nice content Mooch! Love to see more. 🫡

[@garymcewan5876]

Way to go, Mooch. Awesome video!

[@isaachartford1535]

That was intense! Awesome episode!!

[@JBHRN]

Thanks!

[@WardCarroll]

Thanks for the support!

[@JeremyD986]

Thanks for sharing the vid! Cool to watch former pilots land on the deck! I think I see phoenix missiles on your plane’s forward tunnel stations just like your wingman. They look too large to be sparrows. You can see them as you parked on Cat 1. Might be why your hud flashed Phoenix.

[@TheDaveRout]

Brilliant content, I’m in awe of how you make it look so easy

[@TFT-bp8zk]

Ward you have to direct the wingman to engage. The Wingman AI is legendarily neglected and terrible, and has been that way for a decade.

[@hilaigofast1053]

Definitely an information dense environment.

[@WardogDCS]

Mooch, love your content. Have you ever considered having any of the Punk’s Trilogy recreated by one of the talented 3rd party campaign creators ? BTW, Loved your books !

[@sierrafoxtrot99]

Another excellent video. Also, I enjoyed your book, Punk's Wing. I first knew you as an author. Then I found out you had a channel while researching whether DCS was worth it. Great flying, as always.

[@HamBands]

That was fun and educational! Ward, that is the first time I have seen you fly, even if it was in DCS. 😄

[@hillbillyprepping3257]

glued to the screen thank you sir

[@whya2ndaccount]

I'm a "ground guy" (tank driver) and I can now see the allure of this sim. I'm sticking with Steel Beasts but I can see similarities, just in different domains.

[@jimbob1427]

Loving your channel ❤️

[@AlphaGatorDCS]

you have to command your wingman to engage enemies...just FYI (comms menu)

[@simco75248]

Thanks for all your current news content, but boy, what fun this was!

[@andrewbarber8758]

How real does this feel to you? Does it put you back in time, reliving your experiences? DCS looks like an incredible sim.

[@WardCarroll]

Very real.

[@RayCamacho-m2e]

That was way to cool!!! Nice ship to start and stop from. Served 4 years on the Stennis as ship's company; sort of miss it.

[@Hosscoller]

That was called GONZO Station back in the 80s. Or MOLOC.

[@Pastor.Dragon]

How would your LSO rate that trap? Great video Mooch!

[@Silious950]

Is the sound feedback from the fighter accurate to real Life?

[@WardCarroll]

Yes.

[@bobh37]

Great flying! Nice video!

[@JDTVHQ]

I love DCS!!!

[@couchfighter]

hearing the word winder is worse than hearing kids say "NOS" in stead of nitrous ...

[@WardCarroll]

Really. That's what we called it all the time.

[@matthewrandall915]

Strangely hoping title was real 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️😂😂😂👏

[@hoilst265]

"I'm not sure who Colt is..." Ward, did you fall asleep in the briefing?

[@WardCarroll]

Must have. 😀

[@hoilst265]

​@@WardCarroll"There any coffee?" "No. The galley sent up this pot of warm milk, but."

[@Emanemoston]

Thank you for the video, sir.

[@MrVBolton]

Awesome! 😎 Thanks ♈️

[@pi.actual]

I started playing DCS about six months ago, strictly Tomcat with the VKB F-14 stick. It's a long, steep learning curve but little by little I'm picking up one skill after another. Next up is getting the comms down so I can get a score when I make it back onto the boat without killing myself. How come you don't used the mirrors?

[@scottjones4659]

Great video!

[@ChristinanathanWesterfie-pr4jj]

Soo glad your able to enjoy the F14 Simulator experience. I'll get another pc one day but till then I'll keep watching your channel...thoughts of you and Heater entering this years Folds of Honor annual DCS Sierra Hotel contest hosted by Mover?

[@lifeofkyle337]

What a great video. Would love to see you doing RIO stuff- ya know, for us DCS RIOs 😂❤

[@WardCarroll]

Coming up.

[@davied5496]

Thanks Mooch. More videos like this. Maybe a tactical review at the end so we can see how the merges and everything happened.

[@criticalmemetheory5404]

What flight sim is this? Looks like tons of fun. Love your reaction on launch and recovery. Thanks for your service, Ward. 🍻

[@WardCarroll]

DCS

[@cdmobley1]

1st time watching you fly Mooch. Great job! Those graphics are insane! All I've ever done is Microsoft flight sim with a pretty basic stick. Good shootin.

[@whiskeythree1622]

Mooch still got the magic 🤙🏽

[@frankfarklesberry]

Mooch is cool as a cucumber. Matter of fact.

[@jerseysooner]

Thanks!

[@arclementsjr]

That way way too cool!👍🏾

[@DebbieTomkoSUNSHINE]

Wow, I really enjoyed this video.. :-) Long ago, 60's some time, I was about 3 or 4 years old when my father took me to work with him. He was Army, Ft George G. Meade and worked WMAR TV Baltimore Md news. Anyway, there was this new fighter jet, the fastest they were testing. My father asked if I could go up with him, but the pilot didnt think is was a good idea, and they didn't have a fire proof suit small enough for me, so I didnt get to go up, but I was able to stand right next to it....:-( When they landed, my father really looked green, from the maneuvers the pilot made up there...;-) Glad I was there to witness that fast jet! Hey, to this pilot, can you pick me up someday, for a free ride?...:-) I grew up on that Military Base. The General used to give me rides in his jeep. I told him back then, around 1962 a female would be General one day...;-) My father was in Marines first then Army. I almost joined the Navy at 18, but my father was upset what the recruiting office told me about a condo I could live in, so he went up there to talk to them and I didn't join...:-( My father always wanted to get his wings, but never did. During a special mission, the chopper he was in, went down over enemy lines. I helped the General get him and another survivor home and was given the civilian award, and pinned by the General. He showed me his log book, and stated I was the youngest to get that award, at age 4...:-) My father did aerial photography. Funny, because later in life I worked for U.S. Capitol police in Washington D.C.,. During the State of the Union, a General approached me, since I had a Star pin on my uniform and no one else did. He asked what it was for. I told him I made Officer of the month, one month out of the academy. Then I told him, one day I will have more stars than him...;-)

[@bloodybucket213]

Let's Gooooo!

[@Lynn.knepper1280]

28!

[@nathanfisher1826]

Great job

[@thorseely]

Get ‘em mooch!

[@BrianRhodes9763]

Great video Mooch, love the Gypsies!!!

[@michaellefevers4248]

Ward, the hardest part for me landing a Tomcat in DCS is the spatial awareness of how big the plane is under you as you approach the deck. You hit the 4th wire and that works. As I watched you put it down on the deck, I felt that same feeling when I land where it's hard to judge your actual height before you touch down. When I first started landing, I would easily clip the gear on the edge of the deck 😮and boom! As a result, I tend to land long as well and usually snag the 3 wire. Do you notice a difference if you land several times during a session, or its pretty much the same for you each time? Is this a limitation of a flat screen simulation, or did you sense anything like that in real life?

[@rodneylove8027]

Another Indy Sailor! Hooyah! Great vid.

[@JaymesEaston]

Matt, would it be possible with your DCS to do a max-speed flyby of the ship? Just wondering what that would look like. Thanks for your outstanding reporting.

[@nicholash3907]

Alone and unafraid!!!!

[@a36538]

love the VR content! Sounds like your mic is clipping though - it's bit harsh

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Mooch…. Pulling “G’s” in his rec room …

[@Loglakeliving]

Very enjoyable

[@Tacticaldave1]

You caught the four wire Commander, Unacceptable.

[@WardCarroll]

Did we stop? 🙂

[@Tacticaldave1]

You did Sir! Any landing you can walk away from is a good landing. Fly Navy!@@WardCarroll

[@ElectroAtletico]

But...what if the Iranians had shown up with F14A's?

[@mountedpatrolman]

You need to do a video with a live wingman. Bring on some of your buddies, and some other youtubers.

[@WardCarroll]

Coming up.

[@kevkeary4700]

Thanks! That was cool ❤

[@mikeck4609]

Mooch, would you consider playing through a campaign like "Fear the Bones" (1980s cold war gone hot)? Would be interesting to see how you approach the various missions

[@mikeck4609]

Thinking about it though…don’t know if you’d be concerned about giving away tactics? I mean, the platform and missiles are gone but the tactics might not be

[@weed89ilt]

very nice... Now IF you had Done this in a Sky Hawk ( A-4) :) you would have REALLY proved your Air-worthyness :)....because you know A-4's Forever !! :) and Spads are Not too shabby Either ....P.S. the Independance was a Fine ship...But now the HANCOCK & Kitty Hawk Wow 8)'

[@snapjamwoodworks710]

Uh…Chucky V is 70. But cool video! Love the perspective of your channel.

[@WardCarroll]

Right.