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Old March 25th 05, 02:23 PM
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Harry Andreas wrote:


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?)


Sure, did it all the time on PMCF..As long as yer not max blower,
shutting down an engine is no big deal. Even when in blower, and ya
snuff one, as long as you keep the nose below 10' of pitch and 'step on
the good engine', you will be allright.