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F-14 Tomcast · Jun 21, 2022 · 1 hr 30 min

21. Flying the F-14 Tomcat Air Show Demo

Sure, you’ve seen an air show, and the lucky have seen an F-14 Tomcat demonstration, but you will be amazed by what it took to train for the performance and what it was like to fly a show in the big fighter! We interview a pilot and RIO team, "Shorn" Saccomando and "Ponch" Rivera, who candidly reveal the extreme professionalism and commitment required to succeed in this high-risk mission. They talk about managing the incredible power of the F110 engines in the D model, dealing with the FAA, and how a pilot and RIO worked together to show off the incredible capabilities of the F-14D. They conclude with some of their memorable quotes and explain the story behind each one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sure, you’ve seen an air show, and the lucky have seen an F-14 Tomcat demonstration, but you will be amazed by what it took to train for the performance and what it was like to fly a show in the big fighter!

We interview a pilot and RIO team, "Shorn" Saccomando and "Ponch" Rivera, who candidly reveal the extreme professionalism and commitment required to succeed in this high-risk mission.

They talk about managing the incredible power of the F110 engines in the D model, dealing with the FAA, and how a pilot and RIO worked together to show off the incredible capabilities of the F-14D. They conclude with some of their memorable quotes and explain the story behind each one.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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