In article JHm0e.9499$191.8337@trnddc02, "MICHAEL OLEARY"
wrote:

I don't remember if the Tomcat had the same issues as the Hornet with
shutting down an engine and losing the ability to extend the refueling
probe. If the aircraft had to shut down an engine, the pilot would extend
the probe prior to shutting it down. This allowed the aircraft to in flight
refuel if the pilot couldn't land the first couple of times. If the pilot
didn't extend it and couldn't land, the barricade was the next step if no
divert was available.

Can you shut down an F-14 engine inflight?
I thought the asymmetric thrust was a particular problem for the Tom.
(I guess you CAN shut it down, but should you...without getting out?)

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Harry Andreas
Engineering raconteur