Career information 1986 minus 33 means Maverick was born in 1953, which means Duke and his wife last got dirty as early as 1952, which was when the Oriskany was supporting the war in Korea. Since all of them already have squadron assignments this means some of them are suddenly and unexpectedly reassigned to a new squadron. Tom Cruise played Maverick in "Top Gun." When Maverick destroys the first enemy fighter in the final battle, it plummets straight down. At 12:51, Cougar, with PTSD, miraculously lands and somehow switches off his F-14. There were bogeys like fireflies all over the sky. Real Navy/Marine Corps pilots break this rule all the time as well. Sorry to bother you on a Sunday, sir, but thank you very much for your time. 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. WebViper and Jester emerge, and tell Maverick and Goose to follow them. : : Viper That rank is too junior for a TOP GUN slot. 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. : Viper. It would not be head out to sea but rather straight down. At 1:07:23, Goose radios, "We're at six" while the he altimeter shows 2,200 feet. Maverick The real flight school has never had that trophy or anything like it, as the training is designed to encourage cooperation amongst the pilots. At this point he either excels or decelerates to shift gears. Too Gun was released in 1986, which would make Maverick 33 in that movie. Here's whatTop Gun's ending really means. : Nick Bradshaw 'Goose'" in this scene. Viper is impressed with Maverick's flying abilities, but Maverick is eventually shot down by Jester, who outflew Hollywood and then got the drop on Maverick while the former was distracted. She tells him at that speed it's too fast. Naval Academy. 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. The correct word in this case is "ensure" as in 'to guarantee.'. At 10:06, Cougar suffering from PTSD ripped off his oxygen mask. See 1:26:50. And worse. 2023. They can't be characters since Charlie is the only character standing in front of the men briefing them at this time. Gender Starting, 1:23:08, Viper says Maverick's father was hit, he managed to save three planes before his father was killed. In close-up facial footage of Sundown, he has the word "SUNDOWN" on the front of his helmet. 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. One would not find trainers (and presumably student pilots) on carriers operating in combat zones. Alternate Versions The Oriskany was featured in the Korean War movie The Bridges at Toko Ri Oriskany plays the part of the fictional USS Savo Island. | 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 WebViper tells Maverick that Viper served with Duke while both were assigned with VF-51 aboard the USS Oriskany. These shots and plane livery were originally made for the final flight. What's on your mind? 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. 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. August 29, 2020, 2023 The Script Lab - An Industry Arts Company. Hair color During the "I lost him in the sun" dialogue during the opening carrier flight, the line of dialogue comes from the Cougar/Merlin plane. That he died in disgrace That he died heroically That he didnt actually die Q.17 Who winds up winning The gauge tapped however was the pilot's gauge, which obviously Merlin would not be able to reach. I don't know, I just don't know. This is because this scene was shot after principal photography, and. When Maverick tosses Goose's dog tags overboard, you can clearly make out the name "Mike Metcalf" on one of the tags, which is Viper's real name, not Goose's, which would be Nick Bradshaw. Viper, his mustached face collapsing on itself, says, I like that in a pilot. Now Maverick and Goose grin like buffoons. By refusing to leave Iceman, Maverick overcomes his fear in order to act as part of a team. There'd be no disgrace. That is disrespectful. Is that clear? Viper: You fly jets long enough, something like this happens. This happens at 10:12. Viper's sunglasses after Maverick's first landing after the accident. : This is now an emergency aircraft needing priority handling and landing ASAP. Niall Gray is a features writer for Screen Rant covering just about every film- or TV-related topic he's loosed upon. Tell me one thing, if you had to go into battle would you want him with you? Duke is said to have flown dangerously; a trait shared with Maverick. Their names are clearly visible on the side of the plane, and the distinct "lightning bolt" designs of their helmets are quite visible. Flies by the seat of his pants. Maverick and Goose wear random patches on their flight suits which is incorrect in reality. The Carrier Air Traffic Control Center (CATCC) controller is sweating at 4:23. : (Some thought he was wearing full lieutenant insignia; they are similar.). It is thought that Duke is a reference to former U.S. congressman. Physical description The canopy strike leading to Goose's death was, in fact, based around a real life incident, involving a test crew. At many points during the briefing prior to the first hop, you can clearly see men reflected forward in the actor's glasses, presumably crew members. [Jester and Viper watch a frustrated Maverick walk off after having a falling out with Sundown]. Instead, they could have ordered Maverick to refuel from an airborne tanker like the KA-6D which would be always airborne for approaching aircraft. Third, is a Multinational Force and Observers Medal. Jester Commander Mike "Viper" Metcalf fits the bill. Technical Specs, [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], Top movies to watch after being shot by cupid. He was a natural heroic son of a bitch that one. No F-4 squadrons ever deployed in Oriskany. Originally thought to have been a deserter, Viper tells Maverick that he in fact saved three other planes in combat before dying himself. I didn't say that. Now I'm not gonna sit here and blow sunshine up your ass, Lieutenant. For an F-14 to be traveling at supersonic speeds, the wings would have to in the swept back position. You'll pick up your RIO when you get to the ship, and if you don't, give me a call. When the CO departs, the cigar is a stub again. That said, the U.S. Navy did assist in the production ofTop Gun (which then impacted Navy recruiting in real life), making much of its action and story as realistic as possible. As Cougar is seen "handing in his wings," the chances are that he never flew for the Navy again. 10 men. Blue decals are used for officers, red decals for enlisted. When Maverick comes over and leans on it, Slider isn't shown. Viper tells Maverick that Duke Mitchell did nothing wrong. Viper Furthermore, in this shot the bow is now shown stacked with unused airplanes, which would render the depicted takeoff impossible. I was there. 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. Charlie hands Maverick the dinner invitation and the closeup of the invitation is a completely different piece of paper than the full shot. Viper : Well, that's not something the State Department tells dependents when the battle occurred over the wrong line on some map. Maverick argues that, ""We weren't below the hard deck for more than a few seconds. 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. 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." Live missiles would have a yellow band as a warning of the live high explosive warhead. Many errors are made when describing maneuvers that various aircraft have made. So you were there? Company Credits You know, he just might not make it back. Viper : Yeah, he did it right Is that why you fly the way you do? WebViper played a huge role in helping Maverick overcome his failure Viper tells Maverick about how his father died a hero. 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. Charlie and Iceman attempt to console him, but Maverick nearly considers quitting until he decides to pay Viper a visit. In the final engagement when Maverick says he is "supersonic," the next shot shows his F-14 with the wings in the extended position. The term "bogey" is misused throughout the movie. In reality, those two sounds would be completely different so as to give the pilot no doubt as to what's going on (as evidenced when Maverick appears confused when he hears a "lock on" tone when Jester "kills" him while Maverick's chasing Viper). Maverick's wristwatch changes several times during the training flight. 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. During the Cold War, two American F-14s skirmish with a pair of MiG-28s. 1 Mar. He stayed in it, saved three planes before he bought it. When Stinger says "The communication ship SS Layton has become disabled, and has wandered into foreign territory" the movement of his lips clearly doesn't match what he is saying. Charlie is talking nonsensical facts when stating first, "The F-5 doesn't have the thrust-to-weight ratio that the MiG-28 has." In Hop 19, Maverick abandons his wingman Hollywood to pursue Viper. : : You took it AND BROKE A MAJOR RULE OF ENGAGEMENT. In the very next shot, the sun is setting. If you look closely to the left and rear of Charlie's car after she stops there is a set of skid marks already on the pavement from the first time they did this scene. Mav decides to go back and graduate with his Top Gun class. [discussing Maverick] Throughout the earlier stages ofTop Gun, Maverick believes that his father was killed in action due to his own inability to follow orders. During a Tactical Aircrew Combat Training System (TACTS) briefing, Maverick tells Charlie, ""If I reversed on a hard cross I could immediately go to guns on him." Maverick: 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. While riding the motorcycle along the runway, 'Maverick' uses his left hand to pull the clutch. 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. Career information In the classroom, most of the textbooks on the desk have nothing to do with aviation, such as an astronomy book on Maverick's desk. Jester : WebThat night she reunites with Black Clan ninja Harada who is forced to chase Wolverine and Mariko after Viper uses her powers on him. Such a description would disqualify the pilot from TOPGUN and even the US Navy. WebAfterward, he visits Viper at his house and Viper tells him about his father and how he flew with his father in Vietnam. In Viper's office, Viper starts questioning the boys, asking them why they followed Jester below the hard deck. In reality, he would report to the Commander Air Wing, ranked as a Captain. We weren't below 10,000 for more than a few seconds. Flight crews are seen throughout the film wearing golf shirts under their flight suits. 1986 action dramaTop Gunsecureda lasting legacy among the greatest blockbusters of the '80s, with Cruise's turn as Maverick remaining one of the actor's most iconic roles to date. When Charlie gives Maverick a dinner invitation, she clearly writes it on a form, but on close up of the invitation, it is written on a blank sheet of paper. Controller says at 1:34:47, ""Maverick's re-engaging, sir." Family All yours. He'd have a regular "intel" camera, and if he didn't get good photos of an airplane that nobody had ever been that close to before (as Goose says) then he would have failed in his part of the mission, big time. Viper When Maverick is in a dogfight in training with Jester on his tail, he tells Goose he is going to hit the brakes and Jester will fly right by. The revolver cannon only has a revolving chamber and fits better in small airframes. : TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. Mind blown! 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. Keep sending him up. Stinger says, "You can tell me about the MiG some other time." Black Maverick: He was my R.I.O., my responsibility. 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. This occurs at 10:26. He nearly retreats after encountering similar circumstances to those that caused Goose's death, but recovers his Heroic Resolve. One of Maverick's key decisions in Top Gun's climactic scenes regards Iceman, his former rival and new wingman following the death of Goose. Part of the reason Viper is a good commander, a good pilot, and a good instructor is that he doesn't sugarcoat anything. In reality, Iceman's F-14 would have not properly landed or even crash. An F-14 taking off with full tanks of fuel wouldn't have gained enough speed to do this so soon. Instead, he switches to the longer range weapons - Sparrows or Phoenix missiles on the F-14's forward-quarter weapons. 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. The vertical speed indicator shows Cougar's F-14 descending at 6,000 feet per minute, which would be an aggressive dive. The second strafing must have restarted the turned off engine. Maverick Viper: I didn't say that. In 1965 Stockdale was CAG (Commander of the Air Group) aboard Oriskany. | That would be unwise as at that high altitude, oxygen within the canopy would be low. Viper So he's saying he's crashed and still had the shot which is nonsense. : Viper Maverick defends his actions, saying he wasn't below for more than a few seconds. A few days later the Black Clan rescues When Maverick and Goose ejected, they were both wearing their masks properly. The last position of the encounter was at 150 miles. The RIO or an E-2C controller would be in a better position to state what is happening. It is more likely that they have the F-5 type revolver cannon without multiple revolving barrels. (1) Failure to obey instructor's directions: making a kill below the hard deck (Maverick vs. Jester). : [after the dogfight with Viper] The hard deck represents the ground. Naval aviatorCommander of TOPGUN Hollywood and Wolfman are forced to eject when their craft is crippled, and a catapult malfunction forces Maverick to provide The Cavalry single-handedly. See 1:06:16. When he first meets Maverick he is not impressed about him being below the hard deck nor him buzzing the tower which got Air Boss Johnson upset. At 59:04. [pauses] Brown A Tomcat radar, and all TACAIR (TACtical AIRcraft) radars, progressively scan from side to side, changing elevation in set increments, so the correct radar screen would show a vertical bar moving from side to side. Profession Though he takes a keen interest in the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror genres, Niall watches everything and anything, and his secret shame is consuming the many forgotten movies of questionable quality from the '90s and 00s. As they intercept the "bogeys" it is high noon. : During this time, you can see the wings change from extended and retracted from shot to shot. In the mission when Maverick has Sundown as his RIO, Jester's plane alternates between a plain gray paint job, and a camoflauge one. Yes, sir, replies Maverick. After Iceman says the alternate trophy for the runners-up is in the ladies room, Goose starts to laugh. Top Guntells the story of the titularU.S. Navy's Fighter Weapons School at Naval Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California. The large numbers on the front of Navy aircraft are used for rapid identification and are routinely reused when an aircraft is replaced. 10 men. During the first briefing, Chipper is smoking a cigarette. However, Maverick throwing Goose's dog tags away is actually far more significant than it may appear. When he's not writing for Screen Rant, Niall also writes for Corner of Film (where he also hosts a podcast) and sporadically dabbles in fiction with a focus on dark comedy and horror. Near the beginning in the bar, Goose says he'd be happy just to have a woman talk dirty to him. There was no danger. His F-4 was hit, and he was wounded, but he could've made it back. 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. Rank Maverick and Iceman seem to change planes during the final fight scene. 104 and then moments later when they show Maverick in the "Ready 5" aircraft, he is shown in No. Viper: My squadron we lost 8 of 18 aircraft. The final dogfight happens over water, yet a mountain is visible in the corner of one shot. When he first meets Maverick he is not impressed about him being below the hard deck nor him buzzing the tower which got Air Boss Johnson upset. He had the shot, and took it. In aviation training the "hard deck" is the simulated ground (for an added layer of safety). WebMaverick visits Viper (who flew with Maverick's father in Vietnam), and Viper tells him the truth about his fatherand that he can graduate with his Top Gun class if he wants. (2) The flyby of the tower. In USN terminology, a non-friendly surface radar contact is a "skunk". That spin was hell, it would've shook me up. If you had to go into battle, would you want him with you? The padlock on Goose's locker is also unlocked. Maverick Related:Why Top Gun 2 Killing Off Maverick Would Be A Mistake. I flew with your old man. That's because we're looking in a mirror. A good pilot is compelled to evaluate what's happened, so he can apply what he's learned. Viper wears four decorations which would be rare, if not impossible for a career fighter pilot to have earned. We were in the worst dogfight I ever dreamed of. : Maverick Second it is a violation of Case I departure procedures. Let's go home, Viper has the lead. . My options, sir. The F-14 #114 which crashes during practice is still used after the incident. Commander Mike "Viper " Metcalf is a naval aviator and an instructor at TOPGUN. The altimeter reads 31,500 ft the first time, and *9,300 ft (the first number obscured) a second later. Upon pulling the ejection handles, the crew reported that the canopy seemed to "float" over their heads. You followed Commander Heatherly below after he lost sight of you and called no joy. Maverick 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. See 6:00. Viper Since the tallest mountain in San Diego County doesn't rise above 6,600 feet, there would be no way for them to be in any danger if they were actually above the hard deck. 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. 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. That's pretty arrogant, considering the company you're in. So I took it." See: 46:40. However,Top Gun's endingis significant as it sees Maverick finally realize his potential, not just as a pilot but as a man. Status As a result, Maverick and Goose get a special detachment which Cougar and Merlin were formerly assigned to: they are sent to Naval Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, to participate in the United States Navy Fighter Weapons School, better known as TOPGUN, where the best of the best get to learn to be even better. Crazy Credits In reality, an AWACs such as an E-2C would be first guiding the F-14s towards their targets, allowing the F-14s to use passive intercept. Or a Ticonderoga Class class cruiser would control the fighters. Before and during the "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" scene at the bar where Maverick and Goose (et al) serenade Charlie, Maverick's nametag clearly reads "Peter Mitchell," with an "r." Afterwards, when he follows Charlie into the women's room, you can now clearly see his nametag reads "Pete Mitchell," sans the "r.". These senior officers would make such orders not just Stinger. At Charlie's first briefing in the hanger, Jester is giving her introduction. Too Gun was released in 1986, which would make Maverick 33 in that movie. Mike Metcalf, aka "Viper," is a no-nonsense instructor at Top Gun. Viper's speech and conversation with Maverick indicate they want aggressive and arrogant pilots. VF-51 never served aboard the Oriskany, and they flew F-8 Crusaders in 1965, the year Maverick's father was shot down. Viper The Exocet missile is large enough to be visible if it were carried. What does Viper tell Maverick about Mavericks father? WebMaverick was 57 in the TGM and the movie was supposed to be released in 2019. The distance between the aircraft after Goose takes the picture. While all Navy pilots must have NOMEX flight gloves with them, they are not required to (and in fact, do not always) wear them. Viper tells him about his father (which could get Viper in a lot of trouble as what he tells him is classified), and he knows that this is what Maverick needs to hear. He's a Radar Intercept Officer (RIO), for slamming a fellow RIO? Viper Jester and Viper read Maverick's report card which says, 'He's a wildcard. There's also an exploration of personal growth and the difficulty of conforming (especially when it's against one's nature). He is a loving husband and good father. At their residence, Goose remarks that Maverick wouldn't be allowed into the US Navy Academy due to his father's name. Goose shouts, ""Shit, we got a flameout. 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