F-14 Tomcat Demo in Ft Lauderdale, FL

[@dakkarman]

I’m so glad they left the original voice cockpit sounds on this video instead of putting some crappy music in it. Thanks for that! AWESOME VIDEO!

[@orion4565]

.....and that 400hz AC superimposed in the audio 😏

[@chucksolo6617]

Fact!

[@josecabral7701]

No morbid music as the other video.

[@finnegan6464]

those videos have music in them because there probably was no audio to begin with

[@kevinm.n.5158]

God if they put SAIL over this they would deserve crucifixion.

[@ramosel]

Memories.... My RIO and I did one air show fly-in during the mid 80s in New York. The Reapers had a full schedule and we were at Oceana off cruise when a "special" request hit the east entrance. Highlight of the day for us was not the fly-in but a "once in a lifetime" lunch with Bob Kress. Diamondbacks Baby Anywhere Any Weather Anytime

[@becomingwater]

ramosel Great story! Thx

[@AndrewGasser]

Diamonds are forever.

[@Fahreun]

Proof ?

[@ramosel]

@@Fahreun Falcon-225

[@nickr5658]

Wow! any weather anytime? Much respect!

[@Nfarce]

Beautiful teamwork. The RIO continuously gives the pilot the situational awareness, aircraft configuration, and flight information without the pilot ever even needing to think about looking down at his instruments, although of course he did.

[@pogo1140]

Airspeed and altitude is important because the Tomcat HUD does not have that info

[@Nfarce]

@@pogo1140- Well this B model did not being from VF-101. However some other units with A and B models got a HUD upgrade which had full panel display capabilities (airspeed, altitude, Gs, AOA, etc.) just like the Hornet. Also all D models had it, the last Tomcat. Look up "VDIG-R upgrade" for more info if interested.

[@pogo1140]

@@Nfarce I saw the notes when grumman was testing and trying to get congress to fund it. God I wish they had fully funded it and the full conversion to the D.

[@mar3869]

​@@pogo1140 The D would still be in service today and likely getting something similar to the F-15EX now that the Navy realized we need fleet defense to contend with China. Supposedly one of the aircraft being submitted as a proposal takes design cues from the Tomcat but that just seems like wishful thinking...

[@jiceBERG]

@MAR the F-14 was not only the most beautiful machine on God's green earth, it also happens to be the best naval Fighter/Interceptor/Attack of all time. Could dogfight with the pure air superiority fignters, was fast enough to get to adversary and brought one of the most powerful radars ever put into an American fighter to the fight and last but not least the Bombcat was more accurate at placing bombs than an F-15E ;).

[@maestrojamieson9385]

its so crazy watching this knowing I was on the beach for this air show as a child. I remember hearing the pilot through the speakers on the ground. WOW just wow.

[@yxeaviationphotog]

The RIO in the video is Dean "Demo" Castillo. He flew with VF-103 "Jolly Rogers" prior to joining VF-101 as an instructor RIO. So, that explains the VF-103 helmet. VF-103 never flew demos, this was only handled by VF-101. So, the jet they are flying belongs to VF-101 and it's either an A or a B model Tomcat. Judging from other F-14 demos from 2002, they would have been flying an F-14B.

[@suchitotoelsalvador6997]

Colin Kunkel VF-103 Slugger's, not everyone could be in VF-74. GO Be-Devils!!

[@yxeaviationphotog]

@@suchitotoelsalvador6997 VF-103 changed their name to the Jolly Rogers after VF-84 disestablished in the mid to late 90's.

[@dennisstephenson3674]

I was in VF-74 from 91 to 94 and then went to VF-103 in 94 when VF-74 was decommissioned. Went to VF-101 from 95 to 97. Then went to VF-14 from 97 to 99 but transferred just before they transitioned to the Super Hornet Spent 3 years at NAS Oceana AIMD before transitioning to VF-31 from 2003 to 2008

[@bbarker5766]

@@suchitotoelsalvador6997 Sluggers/Jolly Roger's all the way!!! I was at 101 in 90 then 103 late 90 to 92.

[@stevetripp2340]

I was vf 103 during transition from sluggers to jolly Roger's.

[@2ZZGE100]

The way the Tomcat gets from 200 feet to 15,000 feet like it was nothing in a few seconds. Wow!

[@Myname-il9vd]

I love how the wings bend it’s so impressive that engineers figured out how to make them dissipate the huge amount of forces without needing unrealistically strong materials

[@aaronpoche8420]

I think that is an optical illusion and what you're seeing is actually condensation forming on the trailing low pressure edge

[@juanmallqui9309]

That’s one of the things I’ve always wondered about these airframes and how they are built. I’ve seen a couple videos where they briefly cover the welding process which I think it’s highly classified or at least they would want our adversaries to have to work really hard to learn this.

[@scottharris5714]

The wing loading the Tomcat was able to take is what separated it from the F-15.

[@CrpMag]

This is the best video on the internet hands down. Thanks for sharing. Cats forever baby!!!

[@ashokiimc]

Indeed baby

[@KLRGT500KR]

Incredible video and shows how amazing F-14 was in airshows. Once the wings fully swing back, it looks like an arrow. You barely see them. Also, this is a B model with the GE-110 engines. Notice how they shut off the afterburners in high G turns because those engines added so much energy that in high G turns, so much thrust can result in some airframe components getting stressed. Though, F-14 was built like a tank and could take very high G loads.

[@joerhodes213]

Wings are movin, wings are movin, wings are movin....one of the coolest calls I have ever heard.

[@CMTSUBR500]

Truly get the sense of how insanely agile the F-14 was in this video

[@tony3461]

For those with a question, the F-14 is either an A or a B just by looking at the striped ejection handles above and behind the RiO's head. The Ds had canopy breakers in that position instead.

[@strikeeagle345]

B model then. The A's flew a different demo than this one.

[@contraststriker8198]

It's an A model

[@bbarker5766]

@@contraststriker8198 thats an A+ or a B. The A version couldn't do some of those maneuvers because of the engines lack of thrust.

[@contraststriker8198]

@@bbarker5766 There is a video of this exact airshow and it was an A tomcat , had TF30 Turkey feathers

[@bbarker5766]

@@contraststriker8198 well then show us the video. I worked on the F-14 A and the A+/B variant The A was prone to compressor stalls during certain maneuvers so they would not do those which A few are in this video.

[@f22cool]

I was 6 years old on the ground looking up at this , it was my earliest memory of anything in the air , the fact a recording like this exists of that exact show is incredible, Ft Lauderdale beach doesn’t even look the same nor is it as populated .

[@drunk3n_m0nk12]

What year was this? I'm trying to figure out if I was at this show. I want to say I remember the radio coms.

[@rogermahajan7586]

The greatest fighter ever made! "Anytime baby!"

[@sipzter]

Been watching this for years! The best view from rio's seat and best clear comm's from rio to pilot.....always wished the video went from takeoff through to landing. But, we have to give grace for what we get!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.

[@propnose]

Great video! The flying looked spot on, but what I really loved was hearing the crew coordination and the RIO basically talking the pilot through all the maneuvers. Fantastic!!

[@MonstaAir]

This vid never get old!.... Arguably the best demo video every... "Anytime Baby!!!!"

[@craiglizt8074]

What a cool video. I love the F-14. Only got to see it fly once back in the 80s at the El Toro Airshow. The sky was overcast and they almost cancelled remaining flights…I was nearly devastated. Then they gave the go for flights and I saw this bird fly. Great memory, great plane!

[@canconservative8976]

Witnessed an F14 demo from a boat (not this show) and of all the aircraft this one blew everyone away… the sound of those twin engines in full afterburner literally shook our boat…. A lifetime memory…. F14s are (were) Amazing.

[@jiceBERG]

Thank you, gentlemen, for the display of airmanship. There are naval aviatiors and then there are Tomcat pilots.

[@jovid7]

Left roll, right turn my favorite move. Full blown vapor trails of the wings. Nice is right. Great Video!!!!

[@utubeghans]

Thanks for dropping the music. I remember watching them do the night demo off of Ft Lauderdale beach. At 9:00pm they would come down Sunrise Blvd in full afterburner and the show was on.

[@woooster17]

So much skill on display.. flying a legendary aircraft, and I’m a Brit! 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 Sad times that the swept wing Tomcat and now our own Tornado are no more..

[@padelisgk8126]

Best recorded demo of the f-14

[@okisoba]

Behind the RIO's head and ejection seat. The camera is pretty close to the RIO's head so you can't see both of them. You can get a glimpse of the starboard vertical stabilizer every so often when the RIO moves his head.

[@Artemis.114]

This is video gold and totally agree; no annoying Music as fighter jets don’t need any extra hype. I was fortunate to be an ordnanceman with the Aardvarks at Miramar and there was a Friday friends and family day airshow 86 or 87 and a stud tomcat pilot flew a simple but awesome performance. he basically flew a big elongated U pattern, stalling and flipping over at each top point. Then he would come barreling down with a different pass each time; straight, inverted, barrel roll, knife edge, etc…. It was awesome.

[@tailhookmd2546]

This is incredible. Great professionalism. Just in case anyone thought they simply go up and randomly fly around - they’re flying with total precision, coordination and choreography! Also I think when he’s calling ‘cans’ that’s AB. I think cans means open the burner cans. If I’m wrong please correct me.

[@aug9676]

I finally realized that under these conditions , around 400 knts or under, the wings are constantly moving 5. or so degrees. Maybe because of low altitude? IDK . But thanks for the stationary camera!

[@phx4closureman]

7:05 Watching that Double Immelman from inside the cockpit looking rearward was pretty cool!! 😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@ahmadtheaviationlover1937]

Best video ever! Vividly showing the g forces it puts in the pilot and the aircraft in these demos

[@bluescanfly1981]

The comms are amazing, situational awareness of the chain.

[@RazgrizF14D]

Now that was badass. It was awesome hearing all the calls and communications going on between the pilot and RIO. That speed of heat pass was the best!!!!

[@noahstone264]

WINGS R MOVIN WINGS R MOVIN WINGS R MOVIN! Anytime Baby!!

[@wms601]

I reeeeeally like these videos without thechno misic. Thank you.

[@AnthonyCelata]

that RIO has an amazing announcer voice nailed it then just goes back to flying like nothing happened

[@dvaritek434]

Dang I didnt know they did manual wing sweep during demos. Didnt even know the ole cat would fly at 350 with the wings fully swept. Awesome vid.

[@mrusa4440]

Best F-14 demo video ever! Thank you!!

[@Taliyon]

These guys were vaping before it was cool.

[@corioliseffect1204]

This was the only time vaping was cool.

[@flyurway]

I was vaping while they said it!

[@Hermis14]

I like how the ejection handles slightly bend during the high-G maneuver.

[@greghm]

Still my favorite airplane!

[@abh3960]

best ever turn and burn...

[@peep39]

omg I love the fact he was judging the vapes. that is SO cool

[@padelisgk8126]

Best jet demo video ever...

[@timsolis4706]

Love when the RIO says its going to be tight....Pilot says we got it! Goose Bumps

[@hawkplaya94]

Both of these guys are eating the G's for lunch. It's the last thing they're worried about. I wish I could do that!

[@evanhighschoolairplaneslov4377]

Love the Wingflex and the vapors of this F-14 Tomact Multirole Strike Fighter Aircraft 🤩🤩🤩

[@tw4328]

serious G's no joke this is a crazy work out nice training

[@cht5086]

F14, What a lovely bird.!

[@OlNoName]

That speech from the *pilot I assume, was beautiful and probably the most American thing I’ve ever heard.

[@robsorensen111]

This is awesome! Would love to know when this was. My favorite line is at 2:48 - "Cookin' the crowd." As a bonus, mute the audio and play the song "I'll Stick Around" by the Foo Fighters. It just WORKS.

[@Retro_Velo_UK]

@ 7.39 - The most American thing I’ve heard, love it. ‘Your Tomcat is inbound at the speed of heat!’

[@eldorkothegreat]

This footage is too awesome.. Thanks for the upload

[@scottinbr]

I used to watch the Reaper demo practices every Wednesday morning while laying on the turtlebacks of another Reaper tomcat. I sure took them days for granted...

[@hotdog557]

I assume cans is afterburner . These guys are awesome

[@maxsparks5183]

Poetry in motion. God bless all of you who design, build, maintain, repair and fly the eagles that serve as our great country’s tip of the spear. God Bless America🇺🇸

[@timsolis4706]

I'm thinking this RIO is a badass, and then I start thinking who is actually flying this Tomcat....Great Team Work....Light em up

[@shd4618]

Came back to like it again. Can't. Doesn't stop it being ace.

[@mikpen1412]

Still have the full length version? Miss that one!

[@rascal28]

What an awesome team!

[@Amar7605]

0:20 look at the port wing flex!

[@mrsmith4959]

Amar7605 first time i seen that

[@Ted_II]

Man i was there watching this as a kid; watching this video gave me a sh*t-eating grin

[@davejase3399]

Absolutely awesome. Thank you!

[@SovereignKnight74]

Thanks for sharing this!! Love the F-14 Tomcat! ❤

[@SteveDiLullo]

Absolutely spectacular video!

[@professionalprocrastinator8103]

I love how the wings bend under the effect of load factors!

[@juliom3775]

I thought it was the condensation/canopy effect

[@andrewwilkey6195]

is the rio calling out the display card to the pilot?

[@yxeaviationphotog]

Yes.

[@MrCwatson3]

This is old but yes. It's easier for the rio to call out speeds/attitudes/all that just so the pilot can focus on the flying.

[@tacoenvy]

The RIO is the one that always does a majority of the talking in the aircraft on the radios not the pilot.

[@Kgio-2112]

Now you have to go to Tehran to see an f14 demo. Good luck

[@gevse]

Hahaha 2:50 "Good vapes, good vapes" Aka "We're putting on a show" Yes you are, sir. Yes you are.

[@Duvstep910]

ayy it's jester

[@tw4328]

bad ass jet !!!!

[@jonc6758]

" I want to dedicate this airshow to the true professionals at ESPN, the world wide leader in sports." That's classic!

[@flysupertomcat1]

The Grim Reapers were the Tomcat training squadron, they had A's B's and D's in the squadron.

[@MaverickM1]

Two seaters are the best. And the Cat is the all time No.1.

[@ProjectNemesis92]

Anyone got a link to the ground version of this?

[@Rmanaseri]

Old helicopter guy in need of some help with the calls from the RIO. What is meant when he calls "cans"? Assuming AB but need dual concurrence.

[@krcm1981]

The OG “Vape-Nation”

[@benburn5]

I would love to know how it feels to through one of those birds around like that. It must be an amazing experience

[@kevindern3597]

This is awesome!

[@retrocny5625]

Anyone know what the RIO is referring to when he mentions the word "CANS" a few times during the demonstration? I'm guessing he means the engines, maybe when the afterburners are lit but I don't know for sure.

[@yxeaviationphotog]

Correct. He's refering to the burners.

[@strikeeagle345]

Telling the pilot when to light the afterburners and to shut them off. The B model flown in this demo had the new GE F110 engines which made an shit load of thrust in afterburner. So when they do some of these maneuvers, like the minimum radius, they can't stay in afterburner as they will still accelerate during the turn.

[@bbarker5766]

@@strikeeagle345 those GE 110's took this plane to so many levels above the F-14 A. Loved them then and still love them now

[@angelmarte6971]

Look at the spoilers , Wing Sweep working as advertised and of course both TF30 P414A AUGMENTED TURBOFAN PRATT AND WHITNEY ENGINES WORKING 4.0 , AS WELL AS THE F14 AIRCREW FLIGHT COORDINATION...OUTSTANDING! GREETINGS FROM AD1 (AW/SW) ANGEL MARTE USN RETIRED 1985 THRU 2005...GO NAVAL AVIATION...

[@ChillPandaaa]

2:47 "Look at the crowd good babes good babes". LOL

[@harryoudman5876]

1st most Important thing, keep the plane in the air & look COOL 2ND most important thing, any hot chics watching.....hahaha love it

[@DaveTaste]

Good vapes.

[@BigRray]

I miss that air how. Me and my to kids and most of the time a few of their friends hitting the beach around 3AM watching the sun come up. Spending the day till midnight. then going to the airport the next day and watch the planes coming and going to and from the show. Funny how it was the same people showing up every year. F-14 doing the nite show with full afterburners. my favorite plane. "ANYTIME BABY"

[@CombatAviationist]

May I post this on Instagram?

[@user-vf9lg6ui9h]

2:46What do you say this word in to Japanese?

[@strikeeagle345]

Man, wish the full demo was on here. Where is the rest of the video?

[@papagai_5377]

That wing flex is anxiety fuel I wouldn't have the balls to touch the stick

[@allgood6760]

That is so cool! 👍

[@timsolis4706]

10-6 on the Gas The RIO knows everything that has been planned for the flight. RIO has a very important role in the flight ops. 6-8 on the gas....oh oh oh baby, we are vapen

[@beauhewett1479]

Money in the BAAAAAANK! TOMCATS READY

[@timsolis4706]

Does anyone know the Pilot's Name on this Hop

[@tahupotikihaddon2967]

WOW that was amazing what a ride.

[@rascal28]

Loud and proud

[@AlbaAdventures]

Very cool. In my next life for sure..

[@christianhardwick6530]

I’d like to see the ground view

[@flyurway]

So much more interesting without hearing "Danger Zone" blowing my ears out for the 1000th time!

[@blastb0y]

Is there another bird flying in formation with them? The pilot sounds like a cool cat! Great video!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stylkan]

fantastic video !!!

[@codyerickson3550]

#BringBackTheCat

[@Leonhart306]

At 2:45 when he says, "Taking a look at the crowd..." Is he saying "Good babes. Good babes"? LMAO!

[@TheCrimsonFckr]

He's saying "Good Vapes" as in condensing over the wings.

[@tacoenvy]

Talking about the Wing Vapors not babes.

[@Leonhart306]

Is this the pilot or the RIO in view? And who's talking; the pilot or RIO?

[@tacoenvy]

RIO. The RIO always does a majority of the talking on the radios for everything, not the pilot.