"Ladies Room" sign on the window of the toilets isn't inverted when Maverick goes inside. Then, the Landing Signal Officer hears a reply, "Roger Ball," without ever hearing Cougar confirm that he had the Ball in sight. WebThat night she reunites with Black Clan ninja Harada who is forced to chase Wolverine and Mariko after Viper uses her powers on him. Also, F-14 crews were trained to, time and conditions permitting, actually pull the canopy jettison handle before pulling the ejection handles, thus giving the canopy even further time to safely clear the aircraft. Duke is said to have flown dangerously; a trait shared with Maverick. 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. One of the film's last shots shows Maverick throwing Goose's dog tags into the ocean - which, to some, might seem an odd way to honor a fallen friend. WebMaverick tells Rooster that if he were to fly long enough there would be other flyers who would be lost. "Top Gun" was released in May 1986, starring Tom Cruise as Maverick and Val Kilmer as Iceman. 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. : 2023. Viper Viper He pressures Iceman to break off so he can take the shot, but Maverick flies through Iceman's jet wash, causing his fighter's engines to fail. In close-up facial footage of Sundown, he has the word "SUNDOWN" on the front of his helmet. Additionally, the second verse is missing when Charlie plays the song on the jukebox at the end of the film. At top speed, Mav would have arrived in about 10 minutes.. or around 8 minutes after Iceman was shot down. Now hear me out. Lieutenant Mitchell Top Gun rules of engagement exists for your safety and for that of your team. WebHe remains loyal to Maverick, however, and sees Maverick's potential to grow. That lets everyone know several important pieces of information. One of Maverick's biggest challenges inTop Gunis learning to let go. Well, that's not something the State Department tells dependents when the battle occurred over the wrong line on some map. : Related:Why Top Gun 2 Killing Off Maverick Would Be A Mistake. Also, during the final dogfight scene, the tags carry yet another name on them. But he is flying straight and level. Additionally, the approach controller made radio calls to both Maverick and Cougar, referring to both of them by their callsigns, which is something never done over the radio. : In the elevator scene, Maverick walks through a "closed" elevator door. Plain and simple. Maverick 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. Viper mentions that he flew F-4s with Maverick's father in VF-51, aboard the USS Oriskany. In reality, he would report to the Commander Air Wing, ranked as a Captain. This is likely due to the necessity of two separate takes to complete the depicted aileron roll, as an F-14 would not have the airspeed to execute such a maneuver so soon after launch. Viper is an old friend of LT Pete "Maverick" Mitchell's father Duke Mitchell. When Maverick and Merlin are preparing to launch for the final dogfight, one of the shots of the plane on the carrier is Iceman and Slider's F-14. WebViper : [after the first hop with Jester ends with Maverick shooting down Jester at the hard deck and Maverick doing a fly-by near a tower] Gentlemen You had a hell of a first Affiliation Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. He tells Maverick that he has acquired enough points to graduate with his Top Gun class. As the F-14s turn, the wings are swept fully aft. Sir! Also, the catapult Maverick supposedly launched from is "stacked" with parked aircraft. Go get him." There is no rescue point on the engine nacelle of an F-14. Such a description would disqualify the pilot from TOPGUN and even the US Navy. Trying to prove something? Instead, they could have ordered Maverick to refuel from an airborne tanker like the KA-6D which would be always airborne for approaching aircraft. Additionally, it is visible in a later shot. [discussing Maverick] When Maverick is launching from the carrier before the final battle, he goes directly into a roll when leaving ship. while holding a plane model in front of his face. However, it's later revealed that his father, Duke Mitchell, died a hero - a subtle alteration of the story which affects a change in Maverick. At 13:58. Maverick's father is a Vietnam War veteran which is a high factor that would lead to even a President nominating him. It's a recurring theme throughout the film, butTop Gundoesn't fully explain Maverick's decision. The 1st hop shows Maverick's F14 armed with AIM-9 Sidewinders. Twice at 1:36:54 and 1:38:02, the missile shot turns from a AIM-7 Sparrow into a AIM-9 Sidewinder in flight. When Cougar is in missile lock from the Mig, he calls in "Mustang this is ghost rider 117". Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. The F-14 fighter jets used in most of the movie flight scenes are a solid dark gray all around. 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. Either obey them or you are history. Maverick: He was my R.I.O., my responsibility. But there will be others. 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. Once he lands he exits an F-14 with 114 on the nose while Iceman exits an F-14 with 114 on the nose. 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. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Naval Academy. The background story of Maverick's father was revealed by Viper who flew with him during the Vietnam War. : When the crew sings You've Lost that Lovin' Feeling, they omit the second verse, and change the line "But baby, baby I know it" to "But baby, believe me, I know it." Great, he's probably saying, "Holy shit, it's Maverick and Goose.". [after the dogfight with Viper] The RIO contacted the canopy as he was being propelled above and away from the stricken aircraft, breaking his leg in the process, though he nearly hit the canopy head first. Jester The correct word in this case is "ensure" as in 'to guarantee.'. Viper After dinner at Charlie's, Maverick and Charlie have a talk and in the background there's a parrot eating a peanut (sitting on one leg). Maverick "goes for missile lock" by twisting a nob on the mid-compression by-pass selector. Despite Maverick and Iceman's feud, Maverick refuses to leave Iceman behind, saving his former rival by sticking with his new wingman. Up there, we gotta push it. Jester, as an instructor at TOPGUN, makes evasive maneuver in the A-4 using an aileron roll - not exactly an effective move in terms of creating the sort of lateral displacement that might defeat an enemy's weapons solution. Additionally, the radar apparatus of the F14 is located in the nose of the aircraft, and therefore only scans in a 60 degree arc, not the 360 degree sweep shown, which would pose a radiation hazard to the crew sitting only a few feet behind it. Family Viper He even visits Maverick in the hospital after LTJG Nick "Goose" Bradshaw's death and tells him the story about how many pilots were lost during the war. Through most of the first class at Top Gun, Slider has his arm behind Iceman, but right before he says, "The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room," Slider suddenly disappears. Maverick [after the first hop with Jester ends with Maverick shooting down Jester at the hard deck and Maverick doing a fly-by near a tower] 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. 1 Mar. 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. That makes no sense as a pilot would have no control over a ballistic airplane. | Cougar appears in the opening scenes ofTop Gunas Maverick's fellow pilot who is shaken by an engagement with enemy aircraft. He's a Radar Intercept Officer (RIO), for slamming a fellow RIO? Viper: I didn't say that. Charlie remarks to Maverick at it's a gamble with a $30 million plane at 51:43. During Charlie's first briefing, Chipper's sunglasses alternate between being on and off. He was my R.I.O., my responsibility. Before an ejection, crews are taught to fasten their oxygen masks securely to not only provide oxygen at high altitudes, but also to prevent it from causing injuries. However, despite being the reason that Maverick - a good pilot but reckless operator - is sent to the titular flight school, Cougar's ultimate fate isn't made clear by the film. Viper : Well, that's not something the State Department tells dependents when the battle occurred over the wrong line on some map. The Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) controller is sweating at 4:23. Naval aviator He then proceeded below the hard deck. Release Dates In the elevator, Charlie's ear alternates between being tucked under her cap and being untucked between shots. This is because only two live missile launches were authorized by the military and so the footage is repeated many times throughout the film along with model shots. In Hop 19, Maverick abandons his wingman Hollywood to pursue Viper. 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. : Covers are only worn outdoors. Before graduating Maverick wears the American flag on his right sleeve, however this is removed and the "Fighter Weapons school" patch has taken the flags original place. Good morning, gentlemen, the temperature is 110 degrees. Completely unpredictable. There would be a Rear Admiral of the Carrier Strike or Battle Group. Viper What's on your mind? There'll be no disgrace. You can count it. Naval aviatorCommander of TOPGUN Maverick and Goose wear random patches on their flight suits which is incorrect in reality. Charlie gains her folder when she exits the ladies room. The chase scene where Charlie is chasing Maverick on his motorcycle and slams on her brakes after he stops and pulls over took "two" takes. It could end my career. While Jester praises Maverick's flying, he tells him that he must never leave his wingman. That's our job. I had Commander Heatherly in my sights, he saw me move in for the kill. Completely unpredictable. In the very first flight, some of the shots show Maverick and Merlin together instead of Goose. Throughout the earlier stages of Top Gun, Maverick believes that his father was killed in action due to his own inability to follow orders. In the following scene where Maverick approaches Slider and tells him he stinks, Slider is now seated in the chair to the left of the one he was previously seated in. Tom Skerritt. John McCain was flying off the Oriskany in 1967 when he was shot down. Starting, 1:23:08, Viper says Maverick's father was hit, he managed to save three planes before his father was killed. You gotta let him go. : First one dies you die too, but there will be others. Jester Viper tells Maverick that Duke Mitchell did nothing wrong. : Maverick and Goose manage to eject, but Goose smashes into the fighter's canopy and is killed on impact. (Some thought he was wearing full lieutenant insignia; they are similar.). Maverick: I know. Too Gun was released in 1986, which would make Maverick 33 in that movie. Maverick launches in an F-14 bearing a 104 on the nose. When Maverick and Charlie are having dinner. Lastly, Viper also wears a Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation. You're a lot like he was. Furthermore, while the top of the Martin Baker GRU-7 ejection seat did sit higher than the top of the crew members heads, they were not, however, equipped with "canopy breakers," like some modern ejection seats have. The fuel gauge for the RIO in the F-14 Tomcat is only a digital read-out showing total fuel on board. These senior officers would make such orders not just Stinger. This is incorrect; he would refer to jets by aircraft side numbers. (USN) Fighter Weapons School is known as "TOPGUN" all one word. 104 and then moments later when they show Maverick in the "Ready 5" aircraft, he is shown in No. Such weapons would not make the shot at a close range. Goose (The flame outs are actually the engines being normally brought out of afterburner.). Callsign [Jester and Viper watch a frustrated Maverick walk off after having a falling out with Sundown]. Maverick, I flew with his old man. We were in the worst dogfight I ever dreamed of. Viper's sunglasses after Maverick's first landing after the accident. Twice, Maverick 'hits the brakes' at 31:31 during the hop and 1:38:54. : 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. During the "I lost him in the sun" dialogue during the opening carrier flight, the line of dialogue comes from the Cougar/Merlin plane. In the very next shot, the sun is setting. At 1:07:23, Goose radios, "We're at six" while the he altimeter shows 2,200 feet. His death at the end of the film's second act makes Goose one ofTop Gun's most important characters, and Maverick can be seen holding his dog tags in the film's final scenes. However, upon returning, Iceman elects to do a single engine high speed flyby with Maverick. Duke Mitchell It is not distinctly possible for the aircraft carrier's radar to indicate that. No problem. Charlie wears Naval Aviator wings, and a Chief Petty Officer's rank insignia on her leather jacket, although she is a Government Civilian, and would not have earned either badge. Then when Maverick leaves a short while later, it is once again late evening. He got you, didn't he? See 32:08. Viper: You fly jets long enough, something like this happens. See 1:39:47. Status How come I never heard that before? Status As Goose was killed during the ejection, there is no explanation as to why his mask was undone in the water. This is especially noticeable during the briefing before the first hop. 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. In the very opening scene when the planes are landing on the carrier with the song 'Danger Zone' playing in the background you see an F-14 Tomcat with a red & white wing and the # on that jet is 515. When Maverick is sitting on his motorcycle watching an F-14 land, the tailhook is in the down position. : What is not shown is the responsibilities of the RIO: 1) communications with others - pilot does not usually handle radios 2) maintain radar support as the intercept progressed 3) guides the pilot to the intercept. There, he reunites with Charlie at a bar. The F-14 #114 which crashes during practice is still used after the incident. The center of the story at the pilot training school is a series of competitions that lead to the awarding of the "Top Gun" trophy. The revolver cannon only has a revolving chamber and fits better in small airframes. When Maverick and Goose ejected, they were both wearing their masks properly. At 59:04. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. Viper is a Vietnam War vet who flew a McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II along side Duke. This was only awarded to Americans for Humanitarian actions, a job not performed by carrier-based fighter pilots. In the end, Maverick chooses to graduate from the program, though Iceman officially wins the TOPGUN Trophy. In the next shot as he's lifted into the helicopter the glove is rolled up over his sleeve protecting his arm from the spray. After the final dogfight with the MiG-28s, the squadron commanding officer comes into the pilots' locker room with a lit stub of a cigar to inform Maverick that he can choose his next assignment. When the discussion starts Maverick takes off his sunglasses. Gentlemen You had a hell of a first day. He's in a flat spin and headed out to sea." See 6:00. My squadron, we lost 8 of 18 aircraft. [to Maverick] The Navy advised several changes to help with the film's realism in its portrayal of Naval operations, so whileTop Gun's narrative may be fictional, it's certainly plausible. Once the approach controller tells the approaching aircraft to "call the ball," Maverick's reply, for example, should have been "Ghostrider 203, Tomcat Ball, 1 Point 1." The radar signal can be backtracked to its source; it's like lighting a match or a flashlight in the dark. established and the fighter makes a clearing turn parallel base Jester states," All right, gentlemen, we have a hop to take. Both of the original markings are not real Tomcats squadron markings. Both Iceman and Slider are wearing the TOPGUN patch on their flightsuits as they watch the Maverick/Sundown "We could have had him" confrontation. Would love to see a Top Gun origin movie, either Duke Mitchell's tour in Vietnam or with a young Maverick going through pilot training and F-14 RAG in the late 70s-early 80s. His F-4 was hit, and he was wounded, but he could've made it back. Hair color It doesn't appear in any feeds, and anyone with a direct link to it will see a message like this one. When Maverick is launched on Alert Five, he is catapulted off the bow of the carrier. The goof items below may give away important plot points. Originally thought to have been a deserter, Viper tells Maverick that he in fact saved three other planes in combat before dying himself. Maverick's declaration of "I'm not leaving my wingman" may seem odd to some viewers, as the wingman's job is to follow the lead pilot. 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