Interview with Kurt Schroeder on Testing and Developing the F-14 (Part 1)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 พ.ค. 2017
- Kurt Schroeder was a US Navy F-4 and F-8 pilot and eventually became the Chief test pilot for Grumman flying the F-14 Tomcat.
Kurt talks about the F-14 programme in detail and how it progressed over time.
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An excellent interview. As a Grumman Flight Test Instrumentation Engineer I had the pleasure and privilege of working with Kurt on several F-14A and F-14B Test Projects; and, on the X-29A Forward Swept Wing Demonstrator Project. Kurt is an outstanding pilot, engineer, and gentleman. One thing Kurt did not mention was the initial tests of what was known as the GE F101 DFE (Derivative Fighter Engine) Powered F-14 Super Tomcat trials conducted in 1981 on F-14 No. 7 Aircraft. F-14B No. 7 was the original F-14 test vehicle for the Pratt & Whitney F401 engine test program. After the P401 project was cancelled in 1974, No. 7 was "mothballed". In 1981 No. 7 was taken out of storage, structurally modified and fitted with the F101 DFE engines, and flight tested for a short time to prove the concept of using GE engines with F-14. The results of these early tests led to the subsequent full scale engine tests in 1986 of the GE F110 engines in the now-designated F-14B No. 7 test aircraft. F-14B No. 7 now resides on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier Intrepid Museum in New York City.
Thanks for this wonderful info
Excellent. I've seen YF14A #13 at March Field air museum. :)
Sir, I got a picture a few days ago which comes from book "F-14 TOMCAT" published by OSPREY. And the picture shows F-14B prototype BuNo.157986 had 2 JFS for ench engine when it tested F101DFE. Could you please introduce JFS information to me and explain why the F-14 has never been equipped with JFS or APU?
This gentleman is not only a treasure chest of technical information, he knows how to communicate it. Terrific interview! I served aboard an aircraft carrier and walking up next to a Tomcat in the hangar bay, was almost a spiritual experience. Still the sexiest fighter ever!
There was a joke when underway aboard the Kitty Hawk that 6 Tomcats would go "up" and would come back "down" LOL
You can learn more just from listening to one guy who was involved in early testing than you can from various documentaries and web articles
Fascinating stuff. I could listen to Kurt for hours and not get bored. Amazing interview. Thanks so much. F-14 was truly a technological marvel of its times.
Roger Mahajan I was still amazed I managed to interview him!
Thanks so much for making this interview happen.
Most definitely for it was the first computer based weapons system in the Pheonix. The Tomcat was the first of it's kind
Love the F14 and FA18. Navy planes are so cool
Thank you Mike for organising and uploading these interviews on a regular basis, I wish to extend my gratitude to you and the aircrew who all give up your precious time for our benefit.
You are very welcome, your comment is much appreciated.
I love Mr. Shroeder's blend of engineer and flight experience. It really seems to affect his word choice and descriptions. This was a fascinating interview.
Nice to see Kurt again after many years, I spent 38 years as a systems engineer John A Sullivan
So basically if the F14s would have had the GE110 engine in it originally. Its would probably still be flying. That sucks it is one of my favorite plane.
Another quality video Mike, pleasure to watch Kurt, humble, matter of fact and supremely entertaining. Thanks to you both 😊
Thanks again. He was a very down to earth guy and it was an honour to interview him thats for sure!
Seems it, love how matter of fact all these pioneers of aviation are from your RAF series to the gents flying the SR71, F111, F18, F14 etc. Classic cases of "I was just doing my job"
Are you going to RIAT this year? Flying and static program looks excellent
Looking forward to this! Watching right now!
Enjoy!
At the end, when he said about testing the F14 with that F110 engines to deliberately see how recovery from asymmetric thrust can be done, without safety devices installed, I was impressed. I thought if he enters a severe enough flat spin, "his goose is cooked"
The F-14 Tomcat wasn't the best, but my goodness...., it had the prettiest lines I've ever seen on a Jet Fighter and it did end up being a pretty damn good Aircraft!
Another cracking video sir! Would love to see an F-14, it's one of the few aircraft I've never seen in the flesh
Thanks again. I have only seen it once, at Miramar airshow 1999. Probably the best place to see it fly!
Aircrew Interview Would love to go to Miramar! Bet that was brilliant
I saw one at a show at Boscombe Down in England (It's our Edwards!) in '92. I think it's the loudest aircraft I've ever heard!
They were great to watch and very loud!!
Nope. The best place to see em fly was at sea... where they can go supersonic.
Great interview
Thanks Scott.
What a ledgend. Well done Kurt.
Good work,thanks :-)
Cheers Simon.
I've wanted to meet Kurt all my life, as he is my mother's cousin, but time just never allowed for that chance.
very very cool!
Nice video man!
It seems that the Americans talk less about themselves, and more about the planes.
So more Americans please.
Another excellent interview. With regards to the F110 engine, it was my understanding that it was actually too powerful (would cause structural damage to the airframe) for a full afterburner takeoff on the carrier deck and pilots were mandated to only use full military power?
I believe it was limited due to certain factors. I have never seen one in AB from a Carrier so you could be right.
My understanding is, it was more about AB’s being unnecessary for carrier launch, with plenty of thrust at full military power. That was an ideal condition, especially since lighting the AB’s for takeoff at night lit up the carrier and any surrounding surface ships very effectively. That AB light is visible for miles to any aggressor aircraft and makes a handy silhouette for a lurking submarine.
@@chrispotter3324 I think you are correct. AB wasn't needed on a carrier take off. Why use the fuel if you didn't need it.
Just not enough rudder authority should you loose an engine during lauch with full AB.
lol his phone made me jump still same ringer sounds
Wow, I've even more impressed with the F-14, which I thought was impossible...!?
Notice he didn't say the F4 was a "wonderful plane"
They should have developed a Super Tomcat and at least demo them, I bet the Navy would had been sold on them
I cannot believe that this brilliant video has so few viewings... Maybe edit it a little and take out the "mhmm" and responses ? :-) Then repost?
Thank you. Unfortunately we can’t repost but I have learned to keep out the “mhmm” for future interviews. You learn as you go :)
Mmm hmm
Who else got into habbit of counting "hmms, uhhhus, yeahs, ..."? I lost count after first 120.
Cheers for watching
Man you got to cut out the "umm hmm" "ya" "yup" etc etc etc. It's very distracting.
Sorry but I can't watch this Skype format for more than a couple of minutes as your inadvertent "yeah, mmm-hmm" responses are too irritating.
Oh shit I didnt notice until I read your comment and now I just cant go on, its driving me nuts.
ricklehurst yeah that REALLY WAS ANNOYING after a couple of minutes.
I'm over 40 and find the mmm-hmm's annoying as well. You are entitled to your opinion, and so are they. A complaint about a complaint, how novel ...
agreed.