First you've acquired enough points to show up tomorrow and graduate with your Top Gun class, or you can quit. : In the very next shot the plane disappears. Additionally none of the "MiG" fighters are carrying any Anti-Shipping Missiles. Wolfman When Maverick comes over and leans on it, Slider isn't shown. : Then you broke another one with that, uh, circus stunt fly-by. Viper: My squadron we lost 8 However, it's later revealed VA-25 never operated F-14s. In all three, you can see their faces and know the real actors are not playing volleyball in that sequence. Maverick : How come I never heard that before? During the final dogfight, Slider tells Iceman that there is a MiG "on your left, 3 o'clock." Mavericks belief that there was no way his father made a mistake during the combat mission that took his life as most around the Navy believed is confirmed they would argue with a detailer and their new assignment will appear months later. When Maverick is riding his motorcycle alongside the runway, after the F-14 takes off and turns to the left the shot changes and shows Maverick riding past lighting standards heading toward the runway as indicated by the strobe lights. Maverick's watch shows the same in multiple scenes set at different times of day. Trivia His fitness report says it all. He's a Radar Intercept Officer (RIO), for slamming a fellow RIO? One would not find trainers (and presumably student pilots) on carriers operating in combat zones. The last position of the encounter was at 150 miles. Viper Viper is a Vietnam War vet who flew a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II along side Duke. Following the flat spin and ejection sequence, Goose was wearing an MBU-14/P oxygen mask. When Maverick is launched on Alert Five, he is catapulted off the bow of the carrier. There were bogeys like fireflies all over the sky. When Cougar is freaking out, he looks twice at his family photo. When Maverick visits Viper to discuss his options about graduation after the death of Goose, the color of the sky changes drastically as the two of them exit and start walking away from the house. From his emotional state, it can be assumed that he returned home to his wife and children, leaving his dangerous military life behind him. Actor : Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer star as Maverick and Iceman - two rival pilots who must learn to co-operate instead of competing for the top spot. : WebMaverick was 57 in the TGM and the movie was supposed to be released in 2019. It's only been a few days. Starting 26:29. Goose is depicted as a Lt (jg) and wears the proper insignia: on a white uniform, shoulder boards with one thick gold bar and one thin, and in khakis, a single silver bar (a full lieutenant wears double silver bars). "Bullseye" is a fixed point on a map, by which navigation instructions can be relayed over the radio, without giving any vital information away to possible enemies in the area. When the first images of the MIG are shown after the "unknown aircraft, inbound Mustang" call the camera angle initially is from underneath and then raises to a side-on profile of the aircraft. In the "Hit the brakes and he'll fly right by" scene in the final dog fight when he manipulates the throttle, Maverick's watch changes from a black Orfina Porche to a stainless steel Rolex Submariner. 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Therefore, it is highly unlikely that the dogfight scenes as shown would have occurred, as all five hostile aircraft during the final dogfight could have been eliminated before any of the friendly F-14's even made visual contact with the MiG's, which are all shown performing old-fashioned, World War II fighting tactics at close range. Had he done so, he would've put his crew and Iceman and Slider at risk. Keep sending him up. Several characters like Slider, Wolfman, Sundown and even Goose hold the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade. In the scene when Maverick and Goose get in trouble for flying by the tower, we see a close-up of Jester's flight suit. In Hop 19, Maverick abandons his wingman Hollywood to pursue Viper. The F-14 #114 which crashes during practice is still used after the incident. Sorry, this post was deleted by the person who originally posted it. What if the F4 hes referring to were Corsairs? Source: imdb. Top Gun's ending sees Maverick overcome his recently developed self-doubt to save his former rival, Iceman. : This is noticeable above and behind Maverick on the upper left side of the canopy. Upon launching in the Alert 5 aircraft, Maverick says "Maverick is supersonic, I'll be there in 30 seconds." During the first hop, the sky is clear with minimal cloud cover most of the time, but in the shot near the end of the hop where we see the F-14 chasing the A-4 from above, the sky is extremely cloudy. Career information Then a launch from the number 1 bow cat. (Some thought he was wearing full lieutenant insignia; they are similar.). You're a lot like he was. What looks like a jittering boom mic in Viper's office above the window following his lecture is not actually a boom mic at all, but rather, the blade of a mounted fan. (USN) Fighter Weapons School is known as "TOPGUN" all one word. A few days later the Black Clan rescues Viper Maverick states his encounter with the Mig-28 is classified at 27:36. There'd be no disgrace. At the end of the movie when Maverick and Ice come in to land on the aircraft carrier, the first shot of Maverick's F-14 still has Goose's name written below the canopy. All yours. As Cougar is seen "handing in his wings," the chances are that he never flew for the Navy again. It's a mock dogfight, with none of the pilots actually intending to open fire, but Cougar still lost, which sends him into a Heroic B So D despite being up in the sky and running low on fuel. No real naval aviator would walk on the flight deck during flight operations like Maverick did at 1:29:08 without without his or her helmet on. It's a triumphant and bittersweet victory for Maverick, who is forced to let go of his guilt over the death of Goose. Near the end, while launching aircraft for the final dogfight, Iceman takes off in No. One day as Maverick pays a visit to Viper's house he tells him about knowing his father and the truth about what really happened to him despite the information about the incident being classified. He also tells him that he has earned enough points to graduate or that he could quit. At the time that the movie was filmed VA-25 flew A-7 Corsairs. Why? Both Maverick and Cougar are low on fuel and the latter has PTSD. while holding a plane model in front of his face. | He got you, didn't he? Viper The large numbers on the front of Navy aircraft are used for rapid identification and are routinely reused when an aircraft is replaced. At 1:37:48. If Mav can travel 150 miles in 30 seconds (300 miles a minute) that's 18,000 miles per hour. Twice, Maverick 'hits the brakes' at 31:31 during the hop and 1:38:54. Appearance The largest, most active community of the TOPGUN franchise. This nob has nothing to do with the F-14s weapons suite. The distance between the aircraft after Goose takes the picture. First you've acquired enough points to show up and graduate with your Top Gun class or you can quit. A good pilot is compelled to evaluate what's happened, so he can apply what he's learned. As the F-14s turn, the wings are swept fully aft. This occurs at 10:26. A good pilot is compelled to evaluate what's happened, so he can apply what he's learned. As students at the United States Navy's elite fighter weapons school compete to be best in the class, one daring young pilot learns a few things from a civilian instructor that are not taught in the classroom. A flat spin means has no forward airspeed as it spins towards the ground around its vertical axis. Release Dates Is that clear? See 1:39:47. Even if he used his guns, the debris would be sucked up into his engines and his plane would be damaged. Viper then reveals then-classified details surrounding Duke's Alive There'll be no disgrace. He nearly retreats after encountering similar circumstances to those that caused Goose's death, but recovers his Heroic Resolve. The film crew forgot to clean them off the pavement. Every so often something comes along to challenge your expectations of what to expect from a particular form of entertainment. Lt. Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, with RIO Nick "Goose" Bradshaw, manage to missile-lock one of the MiGs, and drives off the other who has moved in on the other plane in their element, flown by Lt. Bill "Cougar" Cortell and RIO LTJG Sam "Merlin" Wells. This is now an emergency aircraft needing priority handling and landing ASAP. reversed/mirrored. Do I have permission to fire?" : Maverick claims to have been in an "inverted" dive w/ the MiG-28. Sorry to bother you on a Sunday, sir, but thank you very much for your time. By the end ofTop Gun, he's learned the importance of teamwork and following orders, saving Iceman instead of chasing personal glory. (At around 48m) During the final dog fight scene Maverick fires a missile at a MIG jet (the missile is launched from behind the MIG jet) and successfully blows off the left wing of the plane (as viewed from behind the plane). Jester Maverick Deceased In the training Hops, both Merlin and a blue-helmeted pilot can be seen in Maverick's RIO seat. He sees shades of Duke Mitchell (Maverick's father) in Maverick, and tells him so near the end of the film: VIPER: You're a lot like he [Maverick's father Duke], only better. Good morning, gentlemen, the temperature is 110 degrees. They are not flexible, nor am I. Controller says at 1:34:47, ""Maverick's re-engaging, sir." In reality, Iceman's F-14 would have not properly landed or even crash. Related:Top Gun 2 Has Already Forgotten The Original's Ending Meaning. Viper is a Vietnam War vet who flew a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II along side Duke. The day before the program starts, Maverick tries to approach a woman at the bar, Charlotte "Charlie" Blackwood, but is unsuccessful. That's because we're looking in a mirror. The term "bogey" is misused throughout the movie. While the F-14 has air brakes and can be used for this, Maverick did not used them and instead pulled the nose straight up. The Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) controller is sweating at 4:23. There would be a bunch of sand on Charlie's floor, the chair. Viper Maverick tells her the official story and his version of events. See 1:41:14. While it is more common to wear a t-shirt under the flight suit, in the 1980's up until the early 2000's, crews did have the option to wear a golf shirt with their squadron colors under their flight suits. Air Boss Johnson vents his frustrations to Viper as Maverick and Goose wait outside. When Maverick and Goose ejected, they were both wearing their masks properly. Viper confirms what Maverick had been imagining his whole life about his father. Let me ask you something. : Completely unpredictable. Profession During Cougar and Merlin's approach to the carrier, the approach controller makes a call to their aircraft, "Cougar, you are well below glide path at 3 quarters of a mile. Free Download: Exploring the 12 Stages of the Heros Journey. Yeah, I'm sure he's saying that. [after the dogfight with Viper] Status The missiles have a blue band around them indicating they are inert training missiles. Besides the defensive capabilities of the F-14 aircraft being represented by the lack of the use of flares and chaff to deceive enemy missiles, the offensive capabilities of the F-14's are misrepresented as well, presumably to mislead any hostile governments at the time. Just later on, he reveals the whole encounter to all the others who may not have security clearance to hear the story. When you see him in the background of Maverick footage, and on the ground, he is wearing the same helmet, but without the writing on it. WebHe remains loyal to Maverick, however, and sees Maverick's potential to grow. This is especially noticeable during the briefing before the first hop. Aircraft carriers are constantly moving, and therefore would never be designated as "bullseye". Second it is a violation of Case I departure procedures. All through Top Gun, RIOs like Goose, Slider, Wolfman and others just look at the radar and talk to their respective pilots. At the graduation he tells Maverick, LT Tom "Iceman" Kazansky, LTJG Ron "Slider" Kerner, Hollywood and LTJG Leonard "Wolfman" Wolfe that they are needed aboard the USS Enterprise He also tells Maverick that he would get his R.I.O. First one dies you die too, but there will be others. Originally thought to have been a deserter, Viper tells Maverick that he in fact saved three other planes in combat before dying himself. Throughout the earlier stages ofTop Gun, Maverick believes that his father was killed in action due to his own inability to follow orders. Exactly where Hop 31 takes place is totally inconsistent. United States Navy | When Maverick is in the flat spin he is above a rocky, desert area, yet somehow crash lands in the ocean nowhere near any desert terrain. Filming & Production Vital information He shares some classified information with the young recruit, telling Maverick that his father died a hero. Duke is said to have flown dangerously; a trait shared with Maverick. What does Viper tell Maverick about Mavericks father? Commander Mike "Viper " Metcalf is a naval aviator and an instructor at TOPGUN. Yeah, your old man did it right. Viper That is a vague story and Maverick, an a pilot, should have further questioned, how does a pilot save three planes after his jet is hit. | Physical description WebMaverick tells Rooster that if he were to fly long enough there would be other flyers who would be lost. Charlie gains her folder when she exits the ladies room. However, Maverick remembered the lesson that he learned when he lost a dogfight in school, as to why it is important to never leave your wingman. He arrives at Charlie's house with one on. The squadron markings on both Iceman and Maverick's Tomcats change a few times. First you've acquired enough points to show up tomorrow and graduate with your Top Gun class, or you can quit. Official Sites There would be a Rear Admiral of the Carrier Strike or Battle Group. Naval aviators in reality do not wear cowboy hats at a flight briefing (at 26:54) or eat oranges on a flight line like Hollywood did at 55:31. : Well, that's not something the State Department tells dependents when the battle occurred over the wrong line on some map. Iceman suddenly appears next to Wolfman in the locker. The second, is the Coast Guard Arctic Service Medal. In subsequent shots, he's apparently been demoted back to lieutenant junior grade. After Iceman says the alternate trophy for the runners-up is in the ladies room, Goose starts to laugh. Top Gun may have beeninspired by thereal Naval Air Station Miramar and its pilots, but its story depicted in the movie is fictional. : After the losing engagement at TOPGUN with CDR Mike "Viper" Metcalf and LCDR Rick "Jester" Heatherly, Maverick is shown in his quarters looking at a picture a picture of himself and Duke that Maverick carries in his wallet. 1 Mar. Although Maverick was officially cleared from blame by a board of inquiry, Goose's death triggered feelings of conflict in Maverick regarding his own father's mysterious demise, leaving him to grapple with grief, guilt, and the tragic repercussions of his reckless flight maneuvers and if he deserves to fly with the other Top Gun pilots. Moments later, in the very brief third camera shot after Goose says, "We're going ballistic Mav, go get him," the larger plane (Maverick's F-14) passes through the frame first, followed by Jester's smaller plane. The whole thing was made Classified Information because it took place "over the wrong line on some map," so Maverick has not learned until now that his father died a hero, performing a Heroic Sacrifice to save his teammates. That rank is too junior for a TOP GUN slot. At the same time the altimeter, which shows he's at 31, 500 feet, is set to standby with the barometric pressure dialed to 28.32 when it should be at 29.92. See 1:06:16. A fighter jet traveling at close to the speed of sound would not fall straight down when struck, it would continue on its previous course and then begin to fall downward. In the flat spin sequence, Goose calls "Altitude 8,000, 7,000, 6,000", but when he calls "6,000" the altimeter is passing through 2,000 feet. During Charlie's first briefing, Chipper's sunglasses alternate between being on and off. Viper : I flew with your old man. Iceman and Hollywood are confronted by a squadron of six MiGs. Several times you can see missiles that are supposed to be live for combat hanging from aircraft wings. 2023. When Maverick is driving his motorcycle along the runway with the planes taking off, you can see the bed of the truck he's atop at the bottom of the screen. After going from a rebellious prodigy to a genuine hero, Maverick possesses both the talent and the experience to inspire young pilots, meaning that his career shift actually makes perfect sense. Second, "The MiG-28 does have a problem with its inverted flight tanks." Go get him." At 12:51, Cougar, with PTSD, miraculously lands and somehow switches off his F-14. : Callsign When reviewing the telemetry data, Charlie is wearing a gray skirt and a white polo shirt, but when she then chases after Maverick outside the building, she is wearing a black skirt and a white button-up shirt. After Maverick helps Cougar land, the latter admits that he lost his nerve and hands in his wings, resulting in Maverick being the only qualified candidate to attend the TOPGUN program. Currently VFA-25 Flies the F/A-18C Hornet. Maverick shoots a Sparrow missile in the rear quarter at short range, which wouldn't work because the AIM-7 Sparrow needs a lot of closure to guide. I was there. August 29, 2020, 2023 The Script Lab - An Industry Arts Company. Since all of them already have squadron assignments this means some of them are suddenly and unexpectedly reassigned to a new squadron. Stinger with the rank of Commander, appears to be in charge of everything throughout -- he asks the controller which pilots are on duty, instructs the Alert 5 aircraft to launch, ask for more pilots to join the dogfight. When Maverick is cruising on his motorcycle right after arriving at Miramar, it is high noon. When Goose says, "Engine two is out," we see the number one (left) engine "flaming out." In the Vietnam era, her fighters were F-8Es. Tom Skerritt. He can't get back in the saddle, won't engage. That's pretty arrogant, considering the company you're in. Viper All yours. In many of the third-person aerial scenes, you can see sunlight reflecting on the window of the airplane through which these scenes were filmed. . Entering Top Gun, Iceman is considered to be the best; Goose tells Maverick (and us) as much. I had the shot, there was no danger, so I took it. We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly. Their radar signals can be backtracked to their source as well, but all they do is give the enemy a general idea of where the carrier is, and by the time they worked out the exact location, F-14s would be in position to intercept any hostile aircraft. You gotta let him go. When the F-14 engines flame out before the flat spin, Goose says, "Engine one is out," and the next shot shows the number two (right) engine "flaming out." The AIM-9 Sidewinder, also shown, which is still used to this day, is a short range air-to-air intercept missile that can be launched at targets up to 22 miles away. Viper's sunglasses after Maverick's first landing after the accident. During the Cold War, two American F-14s skirmish with a pair of MiG-28s. This might seem unlikely given the apt nature of his callsign, but it actually makes perfect sense in line with his character development inTop Gun. They are not. [Jester and Viper watch a frustrated Maverick walk off after having a falling out with Sundown]. Stockdale would have been Pete Mitchells and Vipers CAG for the beginning of the bombing campaign against North Vietnam. Later on again towards the end of the movie when they receive orders on the carrier to provide air support to the disabled ship SS Leighton, you see that very same video shot of the red & white 515 plane. During the final dogfight, we several shot of Goose in the co-pilot seat when obviously he is dead and Merlin is Maverick's "RIO". When Maverick pulls Goose from the water and into the life raft, the glove on Goose's his left hand is rolled down exposing the skin on his wrist. Top Gun's more personal story about Maverick's growth and change speaks for itself, though, and has made it one of the most consistently popular '80s movies over the decades since. : : Maverick leaves the volleyball game with no belt on. : VF-51 never served aboard the Oriskany, and they flew F-8 Crusaders in 1965, the year Maverick's father was shot down. In reality, he would report to the Commander Air Wing, ranked as a Captain. WhileTop Gunreceived mixed reviews upon its initial release, it remains one of the most beloved movies of a generation, with its sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, finallybeing made after several decades. You gotta let him go. : He is impressed with his skills even after he broke away from LT Rick "Hollywood" Neven in training. 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