The F-14 Tomcat - The Real "Top Gun" of the Navy
In this one-time course, students will learn about the Grumman F-14, its design, role, history in that role, and the duties of the Pilot and
the RIO. Also discussed will be places where students can see a static display of this aircraft.
Christopher Hoppner MAT
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(93)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
The introductory class for the F14 will study in-depth the Tomcat with regards to the role, wing design, engine details, cockpit details, ejection seats, radar, navigation system, and missile load. Variants F14 A, F14B, F14 D, will be discussed as well as variants that were never built beyond the test phase. The Aim 54 Phoenix platform will also be addressed. The class will be taught as a combination PowerPoint plus a review of pictures taken during a Tiger Cruise on the USS Constellation and various airshows. I teach in a very open style and encourage questions and participation.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to point out and describe facts about the F14 Tomcat with respect to the build and the mission.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
93reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
3 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Stony Brook University
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from Dowling College
Associate's Degree in Marine Biology from Suffolk County Community College
I am a Science Teacher with 24 years of experience in public schools. I have degrees in Marine Science, Natural Science, and Earth Science Education. Science is a passion that I have had since I was a boy. Learning Science should be fun,.... because SCIENCE is FUN ! I teach anything related to my degrees, such as Astronomy, Space Science, Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Rocks and Minerals, Weather, Plate Tectonics, etc. with added courses on methods of data presentation such as Excel and PowerPoint. I have also taught Advanced Research Methods such as DNA Extraction, PCR, and Gel Electrophoresis. I am a huge nerd with Lord of the Rings, Marvel, Image, and D.C. Comics, and Science Fiction being my hobbies, along with reading, hiking, fishing, drawing, and model building. Having tagged sharks for 33 years, I am something of a "Shark Nerd" as well. I have taught science to students in grades 5 - 12, ran science fairs for elementary, middle, and high school students, and taught them presentation skills. I am very happy to be joining Outschool and look forward to working with students sharing the wonders of science !!!
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Live One-Time Class
$18
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
2-8 learners per class
