FIRST FLIGHT TOP GUN F-14 - Skymaster F14

#F14 #topgun #turbines. The First Flight of the Top Gun Maverick F-14 Aircraft brings the Skymaster F14 Build to completion! This was such a fun project to be part of. Check out KOKO's KZbin page! He was the pilot who completed the maiden and second flight of this aircraft.
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F14 Back Stories and History.
The 2 seater Grumman F-14 Tomcat was the US Navy's air superiority fighter, tactical reconnaissance platform and its fleet defence interceptor . The F-14 replaced the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II in 1974 and was replaced in 2006 by the Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. It appears in all Top Gun video games including Top Gun: Guts and Glory, Top Gun: Combat Zones and Top Gun: Hard Lock.
The aircraft first flew as far back as 1970 and deployed from Navy carriers in 1974 and was ultimately cancelled in 2006 with the advent of the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornet. The F-18 was faster, more maneuverable, and more high-tech than the Tomcat, and emerged as a new generation of carrier-launched fighters.
The F-14s initially designed to counter Russian MIG fighters during the Vietnam War, and were then used against Iraqi planes by the Iranian Air Force during the Iran-Iraq war; they reportedly shot down at least 160 Iraqi aircraft while only 12 to 16 Tomcats were destroyed, according to a 2006 Air & Space Magazine report.
The F-14s are still used by the Iranian Air Force, and some have raised a question as to whether they were retired prematurely by the U.S. Navy. This raises an interesting question regarding technical progress. While there is clearly value in human decision making faculties adding to air attack with two-seater planes using a Naval aviator to support the pilot, the advent of newer sensor technology may have supplanted the need for a second person in the plane.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Here it is! Thanks for watching the series and the final flight videos! If you get a moment, check out KOKO's channel. Here was the pilot who performed the maiden flight. KOKO's Channel: kzbin.info/door/vdyH9RjELxe6GFqw6nasLA

[@kokotorossian3423]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@mikeman8653]

Afterburners are illegal per AMA rules in the USA. Watch some euro videos and you can see them there. Great job Koko as always.

[@kokotorossian3423]

@@mikeman8653 thank you 🙏🏻

[@kevint9702]

What is the range of your setup? If you had a camera setup how far culd you go?

[@thelightersideofrc]

The range of the aircraft is basically out of sight.

[@fleppie75]

That's not just RC....that is art!!!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words!

[@walterweigert9840]

Hi Sir, greetings from Argentina. As a 64 YO guy and former pilot myself, I saw the 1st Top Gun movie and immidiately felt in love with the TomCat; therefore, when I saw your 1st video of this assembly I subscribed wright away and I don´t regret it at all. I had no idea how much work someone has to put into RC models, specially when I saw you so concirned to all the tiny small details. As a hand worker myself, I appreciate it very much. However, my anxienty grew more and more through every chapter of this series until today when I saw her flying. WHAT A SOUND!!!!!! That blew my mind! With my eyes closed, it felt almost like the real deal. C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S TO YOU SIR! And also to the man who handled the RC controller. That landing with no flaps and high speed was simply flawless! (I wish most of real pilots with real planes can do the same). I woulden´t had any problem if the video was 1 hour long, so please: more of that beautiful bird up in the air. I wish you, your family and friends my best. Keep it coming; we´ll be very greatfull. Cheers from NE Patagonia, Argentina. (a dream place).

[@thelightersideofrc]

Walter! Thanks so much for the kind words and for following along!

[@shanbadg697]

What drew me to this video was the picture of the F-14, the greatest fighter ever, and the whole thing looked like a flight sim video. Since I love the Tom Cat, I clicked on it…I had no idea! That is the best rc build!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! One cool aircraft!

[@user-qt4xc7cb5s]

That's the sounds of freedom! Go Maverick! 🇺🇲

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@dr.direwolf2867]

I've never seen an RC F-14 as detailed as this one! movable leading edges, spoilers, detailed landing gear, tail pipe..everything is so perfect!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! It is a lot of amazing details and lots of work to get it all functional! Thanks for watching!

[@capnhardway]

Except the wing actuator lol.

[@capnhardway]

Beautiful model.

[@robertmclean9737]

Had to save your Allowance for that one. Needs some Guns! Pretty Cool!

[@angelodedios8025]

Except that the wing did not sweep and it was soaring in top speed. That ruined the realism of this jet to be honest.

[@michaelstaengl1349]

I highly appreciate all the hard work going into these RC jets. Espedcially when they look so absolutely realistic, especially in these beautiful photos from 1:23 to 1:32. During flight, this F-14 Skymaster looked so real, the engine sound, the maneuvers. It takes an excellent RC pilot to bring such an airplane to life.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you for your comments!

[@wildtrex]

The sound is absolutely amazing. Nothing left to the imagination.. It's a true scale model. 👌🏻

[@thelightersideofrc]

Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching

[@matthewlogan4616]

"Flaps? we don't need no flaps"....beautiful man.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Haha. Exactly! Thanks Matthew!

[@nancykressdowney1445]

Really cool. My Dad, Bob Kress, Engineering Mgr for the F-14 and designer of the variable sweep wing would have loved to have seen this. He had his own model airplane company, Kress Jets.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Very cool Nancy! Thanks for sharing that!

[@tonytaylor2418]

That's awesome! You just never really know who's watching.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Totally!

[@erichvonmanstein6876]

He did not design the variable sweep wing. Why do you people have to lie on here. 🙄 it's easily researched information.

[@nancykressdowney1445]

@@erichvonmanstein6876 From the F-14A's inception until 1971, he was the program's engineering manager, after which he was appointed F-14 deputy development program manager. He can be seen describing the development of the now-retired F-14 into a maneuvering dogfighter on Modern Marvels: F14 DVD, and F-14D Tomcat vs. F/A18 E/F Super Hornet Two experts say the Super Hornet isn't so super By Bob Kress and Rear Adm. Paul Gillcrist, U.S. Navy (Ret.) He is credited with the idea of a computer controlled wing sweep mechanism that could be used in combat maneuvering.

[@user-we5hy7oj1s]

Men have the same boy's heart in every country ~ I'm very happy

[@thelightersideofrc]

Always just Older Kids!

[@TheDornado]

KOKO! One of the best pilots I've ever had the pleasure of knowing and one hell of a nice young gentleman. Amazing flying and beautiful build!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Couldn't agree more!

[@kokotorossian3423]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@johnkelley4404]

@@kokotorossian3423 Incredible piloting skills! Kudos 👍

[@X-Gen-001]

It looks and sounds awesome tearing through the air. What a joy that must be to fly.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Was such a treat.

[@franciscogracia7663]

Oh my God, the sound of that beautiful F-14. Love it great job guys!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks a lot!

[@BrianPhillipsRC]

What a perfect landing one maiden! Great piloting!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Koko is top notch!

[@lyenokio1]

Nice work guys, beautiful plane. Brings back memories for me as I used to work on the cat as a sailor many moons ago. Long live VF-1 members!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you very much!

[@rays8935]

Definitely the best RC build series I've ever seen and how well did she fly. Awesome. Keep up the great work buddy

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks a bunch and thanks for watching the build Ray!

[@bernardanderson3758]

This is one of the most beautiful and amazing RC jet model that I’ve ever seen and nothing else is like it out there even with afterburners

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Bernard!

[@briansilcox5720]

“Negative Ghostrider... the pattern is full.” Significant difference in approach performance with flaps. Very smooth scale flying. Congrats!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yea flaps are definitely a good thing!

[@thedakotahurley]

The SOUND is phenomenal!! Fantastic work and flying!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks a lot!

[@wardlakeman1719]

That is one really beautiful plan, the flight looked like fun with total awesome wonder.. I hope the owner get lots of flights out of it.. Great job Jon...

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Ward!

[@papasplanes.956]

I thoroughly enjoyed the build series and the Maiden... WOWZA . What a beautiful plane. Nice job! Thanks for bringing us along.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks so much for following the journey!

[@edmoon360]

What an absolute pleasure to see this plane in the sky after your incredible work! I also enjoyed the build videos very much. THANK YOU Best wishes Ed

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Ed!😊

[@deandadamo7796]

Wow ! What else do you say. Another professionally built model, I think it’s the most impressive build yet ! Keep up the great work as always. I don’t know anyone that matches your skills, and the jets fly like the build, perfect ! Thanks for another great build series, now waiting for the next one ..

[@thelightersideofrc]

Wow, thanks for the kind words Dean!

[@daleyahnke7215]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Dale!

[@CarpetBombing]

WoW, what a beautiful model and the 2nd picture of it facing down the runway with the forest is now my Desktop background :) - Awesome video footage and right to the point. Thank you.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!😊

[@victorrcjets7660]

Great no flap landing 👏 they come in hot without. Great job judging the background for landing too 👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

Top notch for sure! Thanks for watching!

[@benking4367]

10/10 on first maiden , beautiful bird ! 10/10 on second flight .. That pilot is awesome The plane is awesome !!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@craigullman6129]

Agree with you !

[@ILSRWY4]

Awesome! Just simply AWESOME! Looks fantastic, flies (and sounds) GREAT! Need to do a wing-sweep mid flight next! Congratulations on an great job, it was fun watching the build. As a side note: RUSH is my all time favorite band, and for music I go to them BUT for RC flying, I come to you and your channel! Nice Job!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks a bunch!😊

[@cmayrc]

Great job man. So smooth and powerful! Great flyin’ KOKO

[@thelightersideofrc]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@mdeasy]

What an EPIC build!!! and great flight skills!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks very much!

[@mudgie3445]

Still the most good looking jet ever. Love this plane!! Brilliant job on the build!! Your landings were also epic!! Great pilot.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for the kind words! It was a sweet project to be part of!

[@thomashanke6750]

Awesome, glad that you were able to get flight video after the build! Favorite jet!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Thomas!

[@tacfoley4443]

EVERYTHING about this is simply drop-dead gorgeous - the wonderful model and the location and surrounding scenery. I think I'd like to relocate to Montana!!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! It is a beautiful place!

[@williamturns341]

Amazing aircraft! Amazing flights! (Landing an F-14 Tomcat without flaps is really amazing!)

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! She's a real head turner!

[@martinj9251]

A absolutely fantastic build, And awesome flying ❤️

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you very much!

[@RCPMK]

Great build, piloting, and commentary. What a beast! Got up close to a couple of F18s this weekend in Hamilton at the Warplane Heritage Museum. I just love the smell. They were unbelievably loud tho lol

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@dana-ef8ct]

This is awsum!!! I am sending this vid to my brother. F14 is his fav jet. He builds models and does intricate details on those. He would love this!!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@Tireshredderjoe]

Awesome complicated build to fly, something I always dreamed of

[@helischorsch9786]

WOW 🤩…what a beautiful jet👍 Brilliant flying and it’s a beautiful surroundings! Congrats to you Jon and to the owner. What a maiden from Koko😳😎 ;what a powerful bird. Cheers from Munich, Sven 🍺

[@kokotorossian3423]

Thank you

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Sven! It's was a awesome trip and outcome!

[@jaydlittlefield]

Awesome jet! Well done on that build. Your response to the gear coming down the first time tells the story of just how frustrating it was to get it working well. 😁

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. No kidding hey Jay!

[@ClassicCyclingCC]

Looks so realistic! Amazing

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you so much 😀

[@karlwilliams8208]

Poetry in motion ❤ Outstanding

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 🤗

[@glenndelconte2648]

Immaculate aircraft, detail and flight! The 2 things I always hope for in a Maiden RC aircraft video is no other aircraft noise or flight on the field which you have aced, and the hope for a close up aerial flight video. A view from the RC pilot POV is okay. RC Flight videos with a drone in chase, or a zoom from the field is an excellent marketing tool. Thank you!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you very much!

[@flightsystemsrc]

Very satisfying to watch- thank you - great job on flying Koko

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Sal!

[@karlhines82]

Wow… excellent flights. That is beautiful jet. Congratulations.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Karl!

[@RobertSmith-nk9yp]

Congrats Jonathan! Solid flyer and real nice sky on day 2 beautiful field!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Robert!

[@myksanchez1222]

If you had told me this was a real tomcat after the takeoff I would've believed it. Fantastic plane...

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@michael752912]

just one word for this .... Beautiful

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@dennisschmitter7310]

Wow!! Amazing! Awesome pilot KOKO! Can't wait for the next one. Beautiful machine!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Dennis!

[@davidsoufer116]

It was an amazing experience.. Thank you Jonathan for all you help and Koko Torossian best piloting skills 😁😁

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks David!

[@kokotorossian3423]

Amazing experience thank you all🚀

[@rachaelplant2504]

WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! amazing.... I am just building my first Turbine,... thanks for the inspiration !

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for watching and Congrats!

[@steveb2528]

All around GREAT replica and flying F-14.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Wait till you see the bigger one!

[@pappy883]

I was nervous just sitting on my chair! Just Magnificent! Sir!

[@thelightersideofrc]

LOL. Thank you!

[@dxhunter5277]

Amazing RC F14 a real Top Gun!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you so much and thank you for watching!

[@justonsullivan3807]

At the very beginning of the video I seen a F-18, I want to see them dog fighting 😆. That F-14 is badass. Thx for sharing this with us. 👍🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for watching!

[@collingaudette7029]

Great flying Koko and great build Jonathan

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Collin!

[@bigglesbiggles2072]

no words can top that superb

[@thelightersideofrc]

😊

[@aaronl_trains_and_planes]

That. Was. Awesome! I bet someone could sit on that thing and it would fly without issues. It looks and sounds real! Awesome work!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Aaron

[@edwinthomas618]

Wonderful job Johnathan...amazing work, time and effort for an beautiful machine. I almost broke my fingers clicking this vid. I hope the owner gets years of enjoyment out it

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Edwin!😊

[@JRJetMan]

Nicely Done, sound build and flown well, 10 out of 10 for that landing on the maiden "loads" of power!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Mark! KOKO did a magnificent job!

[@JRJetMan]

@@thelightersideofrc He did and obviously has skills but we all know having the confidence of knowing everything is assembled and set up correctly plays a huge part, another project well done.

[@beyondxtream4056]

Great plane, nice (complex) build. And whoooooow what a speed

[@thelightersideofrc]

Many thanks!

[@brianscutt6298]

Beautiful job !! That thing is a beast !!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Yes! No kidding!

[@brianlance2570]

Beautiful aircraft! Love the paint job! Really pops! One minor detail, when the Diamondbacks were an F-14 squadron, it was VF-102. It changed to VFA-102 when the squadron converted to the F-18.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks for the info!

[@wargor]

This was just great!! The F14 is a fast-flying plane for sure. Congratulations.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks a lot!

[@aussienscale]

Nice !! Loved watching these babies fly from carriers, loved it everytime I saw them !!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Sweet! Thanks for watching!

[@douglasmarshall6308]

Great job folks. That is SWEET!!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 👍

[@kevinkeys3556]

I can't tell the difference. This is absolutely amazing!!!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Kevin!

[@ngaugefouroaksstreetstatio6932]

Marvellous, well done to all.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@bensprink9943]

I have no words. Its so beautiful

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎🙌

[@jose1967]

incredible skills compliments to both..

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you so much 😀

[@seanys]

Beautiful model, well flown.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Sean!

[@Sluf7]

What a machine Flys the rails man that thing is solid. Amazes me after all that work and testing bloody servo decides to burn out how weird is that. Mind you thats modern day electronics for ya. Gotta say I am sure he was stoked after that. Carry On.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Nick. I think it would have happened during the build if we had the wings on more. Generally if it’s going to happen it does it in the first 30 min to 1 hour. She’s a beautiful flier!

[@Craig_Ewan]

What a machine! Great flying as well! wow

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks very much!

[@jimr7154]

Awesome awesome job Congratulations on a great maiden Was nervous watching but she flew great Again congratulations on a absolutely beautiful job on the build Loved the whole series 👍👍👍👍😁

[@thelightersideofrc]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for following along!

[@ronailer3012]

Meticulous build = great flying aircraft congrats, and that flying site looked amazing!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Ron! Yea it's a beautiful place! Will def be back!

[@timothyroth8073]

Stunning !

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@wearemany73]

Holy crap! That’s beautiful…You must be proud of being able to build something like that Johnathan. Great day for the customer too ehh? 😍

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks! Yea it's a cool experience to be part of and he is very happy!

[@bobturner3388]

Absolutely a beautifully built Jet!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you very much!

[@craigullman6129]

That touch and go was truly phenomenally terrific . Actually, It was Tom- terrific !

[@thelightersideofrc]

HAHA. Thanks for watching!

[@craigullman6129]

!!!!!! Best carrier based Multi role interceptor Ever!❤️

[@doughinkle2947]

Another beautiful build Jon, very nice work.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you kindly Doug!

[@TheShorebird]

Wow! Thats just the coolest!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@yannrateau5439]

Amazing flight, it’s a shame when technical issues will not allow us to see al features working, but that’s the reason for test flights. Thanks to the builder, wonderfull construction job, and congratulation to the pilot.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@Smokeyr67]

You can test everything a hundred times on the ground, but as soon as you put them into the air it’s a completely new set of parameters 😀

[@guyoreilly5670]

Great build videos, even greater flight video. Congratulations!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks very much!

[@chrismaccullen]

Beautiful! Great job.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Chris.

[@garrettriddle4139]

That is incredible!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Garrett!

[@scalemaster3307]

Wonderful flight. Great airplane.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@edwardstephens247]

Outstanding landing!

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@andrewchristian1052]

Beautiful F-14 Tomcat

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@cappymccappy3017]

Absolutely Beautiful.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@briankmavpro5246]

Great looking and flying bird. Luv the Tomcat....

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Brian!

[@crazyaces9586]

Wow...impressive in the air nice maiden...great landings. 👍👍

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks 👍

[@brianfpv623]

One super cool jet ! Love it guys

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@davem5333]

It doesn't really matter how well you maneuver the aircraft in flight. Your skill as a pilot is all based on your landings. And that one was excellent.

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks Dave! Totally agree!

[@rogermunoz3794]

Excellent landings!!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎🙌

[@tone569]

Absolutely awesome that is just too cool

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@andrewchristian1052]

Beautiful flying F-14 Tomcat

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thanks!

[@WilliamAppleby-dd8kw]

The difference between that and the Phantom is amazing

[@WilliamAppleby-dd8kw]

I lived next to Miramar in the 70s😂😂

[@thelightersideofrc]

😎

[@stevestonrcguy5393]

AmJust saw Top Gun Maverick yesterday and now this 👍👍😀such a gorgeous plane🔥🔥🔥👍🇨🇦

[@thelightersideofrc]

Thank you!

[@halroofner4069]

I have been waiting and drooling for this vid! Thanks Jon!!

[@thelightersideofrc]

My pleasure! Thanks Hal!