I had already been accepted to AOCS when it came out and I had already read Flight of the Intruder and knew I wanted to fly Attack and not fighters but it was truly an epic movie when it came to great flying scenes.
With USN cooperation it looks like the sequel is using real jets and minimal CGI so it may be another film worth seeing on the big screen next year. If nothing else it will be something else to endlessly mock.
The three Hornets coming across the lake at the end sure looks like Bumping Lake on the VR-1355 in the Cascades I flew many times.
We had Firebirds - couldn't get much more material to mock than that...
You clearly didn't see Flight of the Intruder. Such a great book, such an awful movie (other than the flying scenes).
They went to great lengths to get that right and were filing it when I got to NAS Whidbey with a bunch of Intruders painted in VN era paint schemes and TRAM turrets removed and just paired with a crappy script.
The movie "flubs" are easier to spot when you've been down the same path - the acting sucks, and the uniforms are wrong, and the aircraft could never do what is shown.
But, the movie crowd around us cheers, and they go home feeling safe - we go home wondering who the technical adviser was that came up with that scene sequence...
The movie "flubs" are easier to spot when you've been down the same path - the acting sucks, and the uniforms are wrong, and the aircraft could never do what is shown.
But, the movie crowd around us cheers, and they go home feeling safe - we go home wondering who the technical adviser was that came up with that scene sequence...
Their getting everything wrong is what allows an E-3 on liberty to claim he flies F-14's.
The movie "flubs" are easier to spot when you've been down the same path - the acting sucks, and the uniforms are wrong, and the aircraft could never do what is shown.
But, the movie crowd around us cheers, and they go home feeling safe - we go home wondering who the technical adviser was that came up with that scene sequence...
Their getting everything wrong is what allows an E-3 on liberty to claim he flies F-14's.
Leave it alone please.
Shhh...I'm not the statute of limitations has run out on that event...
The movie "flubs" are easier to spot when you've been down the same path - the acting sucks, and the uniforms are wrong, and the aircraft could never do what is shown.
But, the movie crowd around us cheers, and they go home feeling safe - we go home wondering who the technical adviser was that came up with that scene sequence...
Their getting everything wrong is what allows an E-3 on liberty to claim he flies F-14's.
Leave it alone please.
Shhh...I'm not the statute of limitations has run out on that event...
I am not much of a going to the theater type of guy, but I may go to this one just to find out why there was an F-14 in the final scene of that trailer. I'm hoping it means we get to see Iranians blowed up this time.
The movie "flubs" are easier to spot when you've been down the same path - the acting sucks, and the uniforms are wrong, and the aircraft could never do what is shown.
But, the movie crowd around us cheers, and they go home feeling safe - we go home wondering who the technical adviser was that came up with that scene sequence...
Military itself doesn't seem to have much problem with overly glorified inaccuracies, either.
The movie "flubs" are easier to spot when you've been down the same path - the acting sucks, and the uniforms are wrong, and the aircraft could never do what is shown.
But, the movie crowd around us cheers, and they go home feeling safe - we go home wondering who the technical adviser was that came up with that scene sequence...
I remember all the other kids in school with their bomber jackets when the original movie came out. I think my dad took up to see it twice. The catch phrases, overacting, and fake-tech were what gave it charm and turned it into a classic. Was "wingman" even a bar term before 1986?
Dunno about bars but it was common vernacular in my crowd, even though none of us had "wings" in a manner of speaking. "Rotorman" just wasn't a catchy phrase.
Sure enough "In March, filming was completed at NAS Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington. "
So the low level footage through the Cascades is the VR-1355. Truly the best Low level training route in the lower 48 and this will be filmed better than anyone ever did it with a handheld. I see these days it's 500' AGL route. Back in mine it was a 200' AGL bottom structure.
I saw it with a young lass right after an airshow featuring a Tomcat and the Blue Angels. FC, sack time is spot on. Even Birdwatcher (with all due respect) in his biking outfit woulda got laid.
We had Firebirds - couldn't get much more material to mock than that...
You clearly didn't see Flight of the Intruder. Such a great book, such an awful movie (other than the flying scenes).
They went to great lengths to get that right and were filing it when I got to NAS Whidbey with a bunch of Intruders painted in VN era paint schemes and TRAM turrets removed and just paired with a crappy script.
Buddy of mine, Brad Johnson, was in the movie. Hell of a nice guy. Builds/restores old Winchesters and used to guide elk hunts. Also in Left Behind, Crossfire Trail.
VR-1355! Truly the best legal low level route in the world.
Operative word, "legal"
Well, after that video, I am now appropriately depressed!
Edited to add, I forced myself to watch the trailer. I quit counting mistakes and bullshit after the first minute (like for example, saluting the catapult officer THEN going to MRT/Burner. That there will get not only you fired, but the cat officer and Air Boss. But I kept watching..until I saw the first bleeder with a helmet on. Oh did I mention his helmet was illegal too?
Had a ring side seat to many flights of the Intruders. Never saw another aircraft in action that was so perfectly precise in putting the bombs where they needed to go. My favorite starch winged aircraft.
Sure enough "In March, filming was completed at NAS Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington. "
So the low level footage through the Cascades is the VR-1355. Truly the best Low level training route in the lower 48 and this will be filmed better than anyone ever did it with a handheld. I see these days it's 500' AGL route. Back in mine it was a 200' AGL bottom structure.
Can you please not use acronym's?
Some of us would like to know WTF it is that you're saying.
Edited to add, I forced myself to watch the trailer. I quit counting mistakes and bullshit after the first minute (like for example, saluting the catapult officer THEN going to MRT/Burner. That there will get not only you fired, but the cat officer and Air Boss. But I kept watching..until I saw the first bleeder with a helmet on. Oh did I mention his helmet was illegal too?
I will skip it, since I just hate reruns, re makes, sequels, prequels and such. I just pray Kelly McGillis won't be there wearing a bikini in this rehash.
Edited to add, I forced myself to watch the trailer. I quit counting mistakes and bullshit after the first minute (like for example, saluting the catapult officer THEN going to MRT/Burner. That there will get not only you fired, but the cat officer and Air Boss. But I kept watching..until I saw the first bleeder with a helmet on. Oh did I mention his helmet was illegal too?
That helmet decor was legal in 86. After 87 they have to be at least 80% white reflective tape...
It’s all fun and entrainment until you see the woman in a flight helmet. Nothing ruins a good movie like putting a leading lady in to make a bad story worse.
What seems to get past the average movie goer is that “Iceman” in the original “Top Gun” was the pilot you want to fly for you. They vilify him to make the show off look superior. 30 years later Maverick is still a captain flying fighter jets? I don’t think the Navy will keep a pilot that long that has been passed up for promotion that many times...
It’s all fun and entrainment until you see the woman in a flight helmet. Nothing ruins a good movie like putting a leading lady in to make a bad story worse.
What seems to get past the average movie goer is that “Iceman” in the original “Top Gun” was the pilot you want to fly for you. They vilify him to make the show off look superior. 30 years later Maverick is still a captain flying fighter jets? I don’t think the Navy will keep a pilot that long that has been passed up for promotion that many times...
Can you and jorge please stop shooting your pre-64 Model 70's into my happiness?
I will skip it, since I just hate reruns, re makes, sequels, prequels and such. I just pray Kelly McGillis won't be there wearing a bikini in this rehash.
Cruise has certainly aged a lot better than Kelly McGillis. Have you seen a recent photo of her? WTF?
So you'd rather see a film about an admiral who doesn't fly jets any more?
You might want to hit that button on your life alert, I think you have fallen and can’t get up...
Why would you say that, pray tell? And wtf is a "life alert?"
PS, I'll be backpacking on the mountains next weekend, getting ready for elk season. If you want to come along let me know. Don't worry, I'll put your heavy stuff in my pack.
It’s all fun and entrainment until you see the woman in a flight helmet. Nothing ruins a good movie like putting a leading lady in to make a bad story worse.
What seems to get past the average movie goer is that “Iceman” in the original “Top Gun” was the pilot you want to fly for you. They vilify him to make the show off look superior. 30 years later Maverick is still a captain flying fighter jets? I don’t think the Navy will keep a pilot that long that has been passed up for promotion that many times...
As an 0-6 the max you can stay in are thirty years of commissioned service. Many Captains fly, Wing Commanders, Chiefs of Staff etc., but after thirty, you are forced to retire.. I refuse to see the movie for the very reasons you mentioned, so I can't attest as to what billet "Maverick" was assigned to as an 06 (unless he was a carrier CO, Wing Commander or Chief Of Staff of an afloat Admiral's staff) that would allow him to still fly...
So you'd rather see a film about an admiral who doesn't fly jets any more?
You might want to hit that button on your life alert, I think you have fallen and can’t get up...
Why would you say that, pray tell? And wtf is a "life alert?"
PS, I'll be backpacking on the mountains next weekend, getting ready for elk season. If you want to come along let me know. Don't worry, I'll put your heavy stuff in my pack.
Good for you, I wish you the best of luck, but you won’t live long enough to kill as many elk as I have...
when top gun first came out, i took my no one grandson, as a rather small boy, to see it. He was pretty much hooked. Today, he is a major in the air force flying go fast jets. I think that movie was instrumental in his career path. he has several advanced aerospace engineering degrees and does some interesting stuff. The only problem i found with the original movie is to find that maverick's girl friend was gay.
So you'd rather see a film about an admiral who doesn't fly jets any more?
You might want to hit that button on your life alert, I think you have fallen and can’t get up...
Why would you say that, pray tell? And wtf is a "life alert?"
PS, I'll be backpacking on the mountains next weekend, getting ready for elk season. If you want to come along let me know. Don't worry, I'll put your heavy stuff in my pack.
Good for you, I wish you the best of luck, but you won’t live long enough to kill as many elk as I have...
Possible, but if you tried to hunt like smokepole does you wouldn't kill any. You would be too busy begging to be rescued.
when top gun first came out, i took my no one grandson, as a rather small boy, to see it. He was pretty much hooked. Today, he is a major in the air force flying go fast jets. I think that movie was instrumental in his career path. he has several advanced aerospace engineering degrees and does some interesting stuff. The only problem i found with the original movie is to find that maverick's girl friend was gay.
Her decision to turn gay could be considered an act of mercy to the heterosexual male population.
when top gun first came out, i took my no one grandson, as a rather small boy, to see it. He was pretty much hooked. Today, he is a major in the air force flying go fast jets. I think that movie was instrumental in his career path. he has several advanced aerospace engineering degrees and does some interesting stuff. The only problem i found with the original movie is to find that maverick's girl friend was gay.
Her decision to turn gay could be considered an act of mercy to the heterosexual male population.
So you'd rather see a film about an admiral who doesn't fly jets any more?
You might want to hit that button on your life alert, I think you have fallen and can’t get up...
Why would you say that, pray tell? And wtf is a "life alert?"
PS, I'll be backpacking on the mountains next weekend, getting ready for elk season. If you want to come along let me know. Don't worry, I'll put your heavy stuff in my pack.
Good for you, I wish you the best of luck, but you won’t live long enough to kill as many elk as I have...
I'm going to have to call HQ SLC tell them we have a rogue in Montana...
when top gun first came out, i took my no one grandson, as a rather small boy, to see it. He was pretty much hooked. Today, he is a major in the air force flying go fast jets. I think that movie was instrumental in his career path. he has several advanced aerospace engineering degrees and does some interesting stuff. The only problem i found with the original movie is to find that maverick's girl friend was gay.
Her decision to turn gay could be considered an act of mercy to the heterosexual male population.
So you'd rather see a film about an admiral who doesn't fly jets any more?
You might want to hit that button on your life alert, I think you have fallen and can’t get up...
Why would you say that, pray tell? And wtf is a "life alert?"
PS, I'll be backpacking on the mountains next weekend, getting ready for elk season. If you want to come along let me know. Don't worry, I'll put your heavy stuff in my pack.
Good for you, I wish you the best of luck, but you won’t live long enough to kill as many elk as I have...
Sorry, I forgot that it was all about you and your role as a self-proclaimed "campfire celebrity."
got no use for Tom Cruise, even less for Hollywood in the last 20 years
You're not alone in that. Wife and I don't spend a dime on Hollweird anything. They've always been a bunch of commie Bolsheviks, but they are taking things way over the line and have become far too anti-American.
So you'd rather see a film about an admiral who doesn't fly jets any more?
You might want to hit that button on your life alert, I think you have fallen and can’t get up...
Why would you say that, pray tell? And wtf is a "life alert?"
PS, I'll be backpacking on the mountains next weekend, getting ready for elk season. If you want to come along let me know. Don't worry, I'll put your heavy stuff in my pack.
Good for you, I wish you the best of luck, but you won’t live long enough to kill as many elk as I have...
Sorry, I forgot that it was all about you and your role as a self-proclaimed "campfire celebrity."
when top gun first came out, i took my no one grandson, as a rather small boy, to see it. He was pretty much hooked. Today, he is a major in the air force flying go fast jets. I think that movie was instrumental in his career path. he has several advanced aerospace engineering degrees and does some interesting stuff. The only problem i found with the original movie is to find that maverick's girl friend was gay.
Her decision to turn gay could be considered an act of mercy to the heterosexual male population.
We get to watch them train out here in central NV.
Years ago they pissed off all us local bird hunters when they blew up a small pond and a cabin near, but outside of, their playground. They did it to "move" us back away from Their space. A lot of food and beer got spit into for several months at local establishments.
We get to watch them train out here in central NV.
Years ago they pissed off all us local bird hunters when they blew up a small pond and a cabin near, but outside of, their playground. They did it to "move" us back away from Their space. A lot of food and beer got spit into for several months at local establishments.
We get to watch them train out here in central NV.
Years ago they pissed off all us local bird hunters when they blew up a small pond and a cabin near, but outside of, their playground. They did it to "move" us back away from Their space. A lot of food and beer got spit into for several months at local establishments.
when top gun first came out, i took my no one grandson, as a rather small boy, to see it. He was pretty much hooked. Today, he is a major in the air force flying go fast jets. I think that movie was instrumental in his career path. he has several advanced aerospace engineering degrees and does some interesting stuff. The only problem i found with the original movie is to find that maverick's girl friend was gay.
Her decision to turn gay could be considered an act of mercy to the heterosexual male population.
Our airwing (Airwing One), on USS America were conducting FON (freedom of navigation) ops off of Libya and gave Mohammar an early morning wake-up at about the time the original Top Gun came out. One of our squadron (VF-33) wives somehow got a counterfeit tape and sent it to us. After we watched it, it was then given to the ship’s TV station where it was put out on USS America’s TV system. It was a huge hit except with the A-6 squadron since they had been the ones to actually drop the bombs on Mohammar’s facilities but the movie, of course, focused on fighter squadrons and the Tomcat. 😀
Some of the flying scenes in the original do a good job of showing the maneuverability of the Tomcat but as far as I’m concerned, the best part of the original and the only part worth watching, is the opening segment with all the flight deck scenes. Watching that part alone and hearing the whine of the TF-30 engines is enough to give me goosebumps ‘cause I’ve seen all of that hundreds of times. Brings back lots of memories.... most good, some not so good.
My wife and I will probably go see it and I’ll have to do my best to refrain from saying, “that’s B*** S*** “.
My wife took my daughter (9) and son (5) to see the original and in one scene with the XO “Jester” he had a VF-33 patch on his flight suit. When my son saw the VF-33 patch he jumped up in the theater and yelled, “THAT’s MY DADDY’s SQUADRON!” 😀 Good kid😊
when top gun first came out, i took my no one grandson, as a rather small boy, to see it. He was pretty much hooked. Today, he is a major in the air force flying go fast jets. I think that movie was instrumental in his career path. he has several advanced aerospace engineering degrees and does some interesting stuff. The only problem i found with the original movie is to find that maverick's girl friend was gay.
Her decision to turn gay could be considered an act of mercy to the heterosexual male population.
i dont like this, top gun is like an holy grail among movies and this one will definitely not be as good as the first. female james bond and now this. Hollywood is screwed.
i dont like this, top gun is like an holy grail among movies and this one will definitely not be as good as the first. female james bond and now this. Hollywood is screwed.
Your thinking of days of thunder..... Gotta drive thru the smoke...
when top gun first came out, i took my no one grandson, as a rather small boy, to see it. He was pretty much hooked. Today, he is a major in the air force flying go fast jets. I think that movie was instrumental in his career path. he has several advanced aerospace engineering degrees and does some interesting stuff. The only problem i found with the original movie is to find that maverick's girl friend was gay.
Her decision to turn gay could be considered an act of mercy to the heterosexual male population.
Wow ! That beast didn’t age well !
You'd still hit it just because.
Holy crap..."take my breath away"
🙉🙀💩
I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that she bats from the other side of the plate now.
I agree with Nasal Areator that the opening scenes with live footage off the flight deck were the best part of the movie. You really had to suspend disbelief for the rest of it, although it had cute throw-away lines. Watched a Marine F4 burn down Savannah Beach one Saturday in 1969 about 300 AGL and well in excess of the 250kt speed limit, then pull it up in a vertical AB climb rolling wing over wing until he was out of sight. Loudest thing I'd ever heard. As my later Airforce F4 friend said " Those engines could take a barn door supersonic." I imagine the space shuttle is louder, but I havent seen that.
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