3/6/2020 Light refresh for the latest patch.
-Added tiedowns for parking.
-Fixed broken bomb
-Shortened nose
-Additional detail to RH engine nozzle when powered off (opens)
-Updated carrier launch/recovery equipment
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Controls
AG1+LG down=Full Flaps
AG1+LG up=Maneuvering Flaps
AG1+Ready to Launch on Catapult=Keel front Gear
AG2=Arrestor Hook | Magnet Power
AG3=Wing Glove Vanes "Canards" Use for hard turns, or extra trim.
AG4=Master Arm (weapons toggle)
AG5=Drop Weapons, except Aim-9 Sidewinders
AG6=Drop Fuel Tanks
AG7=Afterburner toggle, control with throttle
AG8=Lights, Stow Wings, Open Canopy. Make sure VTOL is not up.
AG8= Lower tiedowns for parking, use AG2 to engage magnet.
VTOL= UP: Open Wings/ Mid: Auto Wing Sweep/ Down: Sweep Wings
Armament:
2 AIM-54C Phoenix (long range interceptor)
2 AIM-7 Sparrow (interceptor)
2 AIM-9 Sidewinder (guardian)
2 AGM-65 Maverick (cleaver)
Additional armament staged for changing load out. 
Here are some weapon arrangements that the Tomcat used, all weapons are mirror friendly, just nudge the detacher into the missile once they are attached (one large nudge at 250%) I demo how to properly do this in my trailer video.
Carrier Launch Procedure:Taxi to catapult line. Once Locked in place VTOL to center, AG1 On to lower launch bar and deploy flaps, throttle to 100% (afterburner optional AG7). Launch. Landing gear up. AG1 off. Trim as necessary.
Carrier Landing Procedure: Slow to 350mph on approach. Vtol Center to extend wings. AG1 to deploy maneuvering flaps. Landing gear down at 250mph (Full flaps will deploy). AG2 to deploy tail hook. Vtol up will deploy DLC (direct lift control) basically spoilers on the wings to increase sink rate. Trim as necessary. Target less than 140mph for touchdown.
Specifications
Spotlights
- Bernkastel 4.2 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 63.9ft (19.5m)
- Length 62.3ft (19.0m)
- Height 16.7ft (5.1m)
- Empty Weight 53,650lbs (24,335kg)
- Loaded Weight 74,180lbs (33,647kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 4.907
- Wing Loading 49.5lbs/ft2 (241.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,498.4ft2 (139.2m2)
- Drag Points 13796
Parts
- Number of Parts 938
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 4,781
@RodWan This is the most advanced F-14 plane creation I've seen yet.
However, I've got a question. I turned the physics down and the small rotators are still breaking off. And the wings seem like they dance when pitching the plane at high speeds.
I was wondering, could you make the wings more resistant like this F-14's: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/nEaLFP/Grumman-F-14B-Tomcat ? This is the second best F-14 model I've seen cause it has good nuzzles models and strong wings. This model uses rotators not like yours, and it seems as though it's kind of better.
So yeah, my question would be: can you make the wings more resistant?
Thanks in advance.
please fix the aim-54 thanks
@V1PER5 You probably need to turn down the physics. Or up. That's usually the issue with things breaking off.
for some reason, the small rotators for the wings break often and when they do the wings dont fold
is it just me?
@RodWan okay, thank you for clarifying.
@ankakavak They are set up like a real jet, so you have to consider spool up and spool down time. It's not instant power. You are free to change it as you see fit, but it is as intended ;)
i LOVE this, but the one thing i hate most is the fact that the engines do whatever they want. i would love if you fixed this.
I kinda forgot about your account, but i’m glad you posted this
pretty cool
@shipster Thanks, much appreciated.
Fantastic modifications