Fighter Pilot Paul Tremelling breaks down Top Gun: Maverick

[@Mobius118]

This is by far the best Top Gun: Maverick analysis type video. A fast jet pilot talking about what he loves and pointing out the good things, while making good comments of possible differences between the movie and reality, but all done in a way that is engaging, and not patronizingly negative like most others from pilots or viewers. Love it!

[@gtileo]

100% agreed, its not like hes trying to take away the excitement from the film, where a lot of others try to prove how far off a form of entertainment is from reality. we know its a movie and we know its not all real, but it sure is amazing to watch, why ruin that for others and yourself

[@borntoclimb7116]

@@gtileo yes

[@cryptidian3530]

Yep. I loved it as well. I watched the C.W. Lemoine review of the movie and he was pretty negative on a lot of stuff, seems to be forgetting it's a movie, not a documentary. This pilot here did it perfectly. Toed the line between pointing out the mistakes but not being negative about it, instead educating us on what would be right.

[@coryv5679]

Mover does a much, much. Better analysis.

[@jchau_]

@@cryptidian3530 yup, couldn't watch the CW Lemoine videos at all because it just drags on too long nitpicking about too many things.

[@londonamoah]

As a pilot myself when he referred to the test pilot scene with Mav and it’s relation to being spiritual in the moment is as very accurate. That moment to divide your attention from a machine to what’s going on around you is the connection you create with the sky.

[@rossmonty1911]

Flying drones doesn't make you a pilot mate 👍 kidding on hahaha

[@dimitrijensk2845]

When I was in flight school I had a similar moment the very first time I broke through a cloud. Although I’ve experienced this as a passenger, it felt surreal when I was the one flying. With the machine under my control.

[@grahammcrobert7141]

when he said 4 going on a bombing mission in a box formation just like the army in a brick formation patrol drill aka in ireland or else where

[@dimitrijensk2845]

@@jcudal32 XD

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

Interesting way to say "play on my tablet and dodge standard conversation". That's what I do anyway.

[@ExAnimoPortugal]

The Mach 10 sequence was so beautiful. I expected Top Gun to be good, but I never imagined we would get such amazing cinematography. This movie reminded me of why I love cinema.

[@IamNinjaOfNinja]

and seeing bad Disney Marvel movies reminds me otherwise

[@surajbalajr.4016]

Considering the fact that the filmmakers contacted DARPA and many other agencies who'd usually design aircraft for the USAF, it speaks volumes about the attention to detail in this film.

[@JonnySublime]

Yeah, other than the fact that it absolutely made zero sense it looked pretty cool

[@Thorstein31]

Always love the understatements of British fast jet pilots!

[@MaxRavenclaw]

"A little bit fanciful." Briliant!

[@blakewaeckerle1090]

Hahaha. “It gives them something better to look at” was my favorite one.

[@borntoclimb7116]

Me to

[@croakingfrog3173]

"The egos need a bit of a pricking, and also people talk far too much" this describes not only movies like this but also most of humanity.

[@Buckwheat0]

They talked just enough for the movie

[@croakingfrog3173]

@@Buckwheat0 Yeah the movie was well done overall.

[@bruderschweigen6889]

Brother haha it's a movie? I don't think it would do too well if they didn't talk or have any charisma. What kinda critique is that? It would be the most boring bland movie it might do well in England they are a bland people but it would flop everywhere else.

[@Zephyr_Prashant]

Need a longer version of this. MUCH longer.

[@the_penetrator]

I second this

[@cassiourutube]

Yes please. Preferably his reactions to the full movie

[@jeremysmith9694]

Yes. Have him watch the whole movie. I would love that. Well maybe not the cheesy bar scenes.

[@leonkennedy7776]

We demand longer version Penguin Books UK! You copy us??? Over...

[@Egypticus]

The fact this guy takes into consideration the residents, during the Mach 10 test is a highlight for me. without seeing this video I wouldn't have even realised he was over land.

[@Polostar79]

Those sonic booms would be tremendously loud.

[@phila3884]

Unauthorized sonic booms will eventually make it back to the military base of the originating flight (police switch boards tend to light up with reports from local residents). This will be followed shortly by a very uncomfortable meeting between the offending pilot and his/her immediate superior.

[@mgpalardy]

The Darkstar is most likely flying over 125k feet of altitude. I highly doubt it matters if he’s over land or sea at that point.

[@AthanasiusChou]

​@@mgpalardythough it is over 10 times the speed of sound. I think the tremendous pressure compensates the altitude and would still make loud boom on the ground

[@raptor0011]

@@Polostar79 ik this comment was over a year ago and you probably don't care but sonic booms become less loud faster the object is

[@Sammy_SillyPilot]

at 2:32, Someone found out the hand signal. The signals maverick was doing was the "Radio Down" one, and the one the Su-57 Pilot was doing was "Follow me, Bearing 330"

[@juanmanuelpenaloza9264]

My headcanon is the pilot that survived was the son of one of the pilots Mav did the parallel flight with and realized in that moment that the pilots were American. Meanwhile the wingman just thought it was one of their guys who had a busted radio.

[@Linerunner99]

​@@juanmanuelpenaloza9264 A Russian pilot with an Iranian son is a pretty wild take. lol

[@Kier4n99]

@@Linerunner99 *what has the world come to*

[@TheXaelem]

@@Linerunner99 no one said they were russian or iranian. And the coordinates fir the mission was at point nemo...

[@Linerunner99]

@@TheXaelem Yes, I'm sure they grew a land mass for the movie. They used those coords for the same reason they just say "enemy". Why slap someone in the face when you can make it obvious who you mean without ever looking at them? Only one country left in the world that flies F-14s, and that's Iran. The terrain matches up as well. The Su-57s are a BIG stretch but Iran and Russia are military allies so I allow for it because it was an awesome part of the movie. I've seen enough debates on this subject to have picked my horse... and it won't be a photo finish.

[@Teaandephemery]

This was great. Could have easily listened to another half an hour.

[@ac2244]

This guy is the ultimate Royal Navy type. Well spoken, classy and 100% British. What a guy. 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@borisyurinov4822]

He just needs a moustache and a monocle

[@sanjayraju988]

Gives me a classic James Bond vibe.

[@JohnWick-hb3ft]

Tally ho dear boy! chox away what what!

[@JohnWick-hb3ft]

@@sanjayraju988 Terry Thomas

[@lancelot1953]

@@borisyurinov4822 Hi Boris, the monocle would be more likely German and as a fighter pilot - he would probably not need one.. yet (i.e. good basic vision), Ciao, L (USN)

[@Glen.Danielsen]

Commander Paul has an immensely authentic narrative tone. The British manner of speaking is supremely articulate! 🇺🇸💛🇬🇧

[@Glen.Danielsen]

@Techno Pirate Perfectly said, Techno

[@irlatrek6134]

Really loved this breakdown, he doesn't sound like the typical pretentious fighter pilot that is roasting every tiny detail in a movie and saying it's shit, he accepts that is still a movie and an 1:1 dogfight would be super technical and maybe not as engaging for general audiences, also what a great use of vocabulary he has

[@Brendissimo1]

lol you guys get so salt over people who take a more detailed approach.

[@guts-141]

Him, Movers and Gonky are fun to listen to

[@BelmontGaming]

@@guts-141 yes

[@Diablo22967]

@@Brendissimo1 The thing is that he explains errors in a much better way. Most would get over technical and forget the movie aspect of it, realism is great, but you'd never achieve it 100% in a huge budget blockbuster, most experts need to get that and realise that the only way would be if you sing all the filming yourself

[@maritime7776]

Exactly. I was just looking at CW Lemoine’s analysis and it’s like the dude forgot he’s watching an action movie, not a military sanctioned technical breakdown made especially for him to critique.

[@duncanidaho2097]

This pilot’s narration was superb “…providing proof that if you yell at a machine it will do as it’s told.”

[@maxhuff5943]

This guy is awesome. Breaks down all the scenes in a technical way while still appreciating that it’s a movie made to entertain. After watching this it’s pretty amazing that the movie wasn’t crazy far off from this guys job

[@user-sn2wb7tm4d]

Love the comments from a pilot from another Air Force. I have the utmost respect for the RAF and really enjoyed this reaction.

[@BartekSoltys]

That was super interesting, thanks a lot for doing this great scene breakdown!

[@TheLakshmiKarthik]

Our RAF Air-Warrior is not only a Supersonic man but a soft-spoken gentleman. Thank you fro your service sir and making this video 🙏🏾

[@collieclone]

Your gentleman would not be so soft-spoken if he heard you say he was an RAF pilot. He flew in the Fleet Air Arm in the UK Royal Navy.

[@TheLakshmiKarthik]

@@collieclone 😂😂🤭, Apologies to the naval Aviator 🙏🏽😋

[@collieclone]

@TheLakshmiKarthik I'm sure he'll be glad to hear that You're a gentleman for not misunderstanding my comment.👍

[@justthescenes]

The fact that he didnt say very much of "this could never happen" type comments shows the team behind the script of the movie was very planned out and executed really well

[@Frserthegreenengine]

4:35 I think the hostile pilot didn't attempt the same manoeuvre because he was significantly lower and in a canyon, attempting that manoeuvre in those circumstances would be a death sentence. Other than that, really enjoyed this. Paul Tremelling is a very good guy, recommend his book about the Harrier.

[@MidnightAspec]

Agreed! Nice maneuver but, very dicey at lower altitudes within a canyon.

[@jennyarriola324]

@@MidnightAspec that maneuver is a certified death sentence in an actual dogfight.

[@vidiveniviciDCLXVI]

But the thing is, in those Gen 5 fighters you don't need to do such things, they can turn on a dime without being all flashy.

[@mrc9437]

It was still enough for him to use the air brake to stay behind

[@dolantrimp1691]

Never thought of counter measures as "seducing" an incoming missile.

[@AntonAdelson]

Ikr??

[@radisrose117]

"Find the hottest spot in your region"

[@thefastelephant94]

A nicely walked through or critic video on KZbin for this movie. Appreciate the choice of words and explanation given.

[@kparsa1]

I love seeing fighter pilots give their analysis to Top Gun Maverick. His perspective is probably my favorite when he talks about the weapon system, procedures, etc.

[@roceye]

In the canyon with the Su behind him, Mav chucked out a bunch of flares. That might have been a winning technique if he timed it right before a narrow or twisty part of that canyon.

[@andor8635]

Great job on the breakdown of top Gun. As a private pilot who flys small planes it's amazing how aviation has come from the Wright Brothers in such a short time.

[@SingaporeSkaterSam]

Harrier pilots are a special breed! Re. the survivability of a disintegration at Mach 10 - well, the rest of the film could be viewed as his dying lucid dream - explains all the call backs, his heroic role and the reprise of the F14. Too dark for mainstream viewers but a nice theory.

[@pbdye1607]

I like the idea that he's in Purgatory since the main plot is righting his wrongs before "moving on."

[@thegrandmuftiofwakanda]

That was certainly my interpretation.

[@DaddyDWALLY]

I love seeing him smile at times during the Darkstar scene. Even having seen and done so many amazing things as a pilot himself, Mr. Tremelling stills shares that sense of awe we all felt during this incredible scene. Awesome. Alright, time to go watch Top Gun Maverick for the 20th time… Thanks for making such an informative and fun video! #seeyouintheskies

[@User-54631]

Have seen jets take off from the airport driving home from work. Looks like so much fun.

[@dipndaVic]

Live next to one and you'll be singing a different tune.

[@michellecarpenter1519]

So detailed and loved his personal comments and smiles.

[@redelephantsdotnl]

I like how this guy explains this in English that I can understand. I've seen a number of 'fighter jet pilot reacts to Top Gun'things, but there is so much jargon that I don't understand a single word.

[@CraigWebster1973]

Have known Tremmers since 1999, (not allowed to publicly call him a friend since the infamous court case of 2003!). Had privilege of working with him numerous times from my superior platform. He’s a great pilot, greater person and has written a book which is even greater still. If you or anyone you know has ever wondered about military flying, buy it. In fact buy 2 or 3 they will make Christmas more special for those you love/like or in the case of Tremmers and me,tolerate at a distance no less than 400m.

[@KashMan91]

What on earth are u on about

[@fnglert]

That Felon pulling off a Kvochur Bell sold me on the Felon. That plane was not flying, it was dancing.

[@ryan5752]

This is a great breakdown. Detailed and well explained. Good job to all involved here

[@Rgmfv78]

This is an excellent video. Very measured, informative discussion of the various scenes. It also confirms, that unlike the characters portrayed in Top Gun, the personalities of real life pilots tend not to be cavalier and excitable, but instead, quite calm and measured. Hot-headedness, it would seem, is weeded out pretty early on.

[@cwt15cwt15]

Really enjoyed this analysis. Best I've seen.

[@johncook9652]

Paul needs his own channel!

[@whiskybooze]

Never forget when my classmate dad came in for career day..he was/is a fighter pilot. Wore he jumpsuit and brought his helmet. Coolest time I had in school.

[@coyi3884]

Every pilot react video to this film has been extremely postive. Who would've thought a sequel to an 80s cheese would be such an important part of cinema. Let's hope many other directors push for this realism. Less CGI more practical and stunts is the way film needs to go.

[@fo221]

Don't know if you've seen the episode of Mover ruins Movies where he talks to one of the guys who did the CGI on this film, he explained there is waaaaay more CGI than what most people think (i mean the entire final dogfight is all CGI apart from the actors)

[@knightfall209]

When he explained the beauty of what he would see in the air and how you may become transfixed with the beauty of nature due to technology was awesome 👏

[@casedistorted]

Love this gentleman, bring him back for more

[@brandontheoh3647]

His breakdown was extremely kind! Every American pilot and gamer sim pilot tear this movie to shreds 🤣😂

[@Dstew57A]

Fascinating and Thank you for your Service!

[@OmgReaverDrop]

If you want more of Paul Tremelling, he's done a cool interview with Jell-O Aiello from the Fighter Pilot Podcast where he uses his experience as a fighter pilot to compare flying STOVL (short take off and vertical landing) Harriers for the Royal Navy and CATOBAR (catapult launch and wire-arrested landings) on the Super Hornet during his US Navy exchange. Interesting combination of experiences!

[@AA-xo9uw]

Harrier/SHAR/Harrier II - V/STOL F-35B - STOVL

[@andrewpage8759]

Great video! Commander Paul is an excellent personality to break down these scenes, and demonstrates his obvious wealth of knowledge. There were some inaccuracies in the movie, but it still was a thrilling cinematic ride. Not everything can be textbook accurate ;)

[@basementdweller28]

What an amazing video. Loved the pilot too, he was very fun to listen to.

[@AurioDK]

I have been onboard a corvette (main deck) in and out of a training session, he is absolutely right, there is no talking apart from commands and brief information. In the beginning it was fun, new, in the end it was a bore feast. I understand why movies need to have some drama.

[@simonialei9020]

dang he is the real deal. No extra fluff just elegantly straight to the point He needs to analyze more scenes especially the training ones.

[@Fubizz12345]

I think the funniest thing about this film is the way the pilots react and talk in the film. As someone who works with pilots on a regular basis and many ex military pilots. They are calm to the point of death. And these guys in the film are freaking out just lining up lasers. Their focus must be so calculated that during all these maneuvers they are focusing on breath and muscle tensions and all these other things on top of their equipment and mission. If they were so nervous just shouting at each other with every order they wouldn’t be able to regulate their high G turns without passing out and therefore die. Good luck to any hot blooded pilot because lack of control of your blood pressure while taking high G means loss of consciousness. (Yes I understand that is a simplification of a complex biological system and the interaction with pilots)

[@Tea-Pain]

I'm a general aviation pilot, but I'd like nothing more than to be a fighter pilot.

[@MatthijsvanDuin]

If you've got a pile of spare cash, Starfighters Inc offers a training program in the F-104

[@IamDude2]

GA pilots have no business in anything complex.

[@Harry_Ng]

every pilot starts as GA @@IamDude2

[@IamDude2]

@@Harry_Ng GA pilots have bad habits, have only been trained to a very basic level. Regardless whether you think you’re a good pilot, you’re not. I’ll say it again, GA pilots should absolutely stay away from anything complex.

[@RayT70]

I wish he had talked about the legal consequences of what Maverick did in that scene.

[@strikerbowls791]

🤡

[@michaelcordero5588]

Well... he wast sent to school to teach. :o

[@thegreat0220]

Maverick would have been court marshalled and dishonorably discharged

[@josgor9061]

The scene is a tribute to Chuck Yeager who defied orders and broke the speed barrier. Any pilot, race car driver, or astronaut will tell you they inspired by him.

[@davidlegas8066]

Great analysis. Managed to keep a straight face thru some of the more "off the wall" scenes. As a 29 year Marine Aviator I enjoyed watching the movie knowing parts of it have been somewhat embellished Love the fact that they used real airplanes as much as they did.👍

[@larnregis]

So ejecting during Mach 10 is survivable? Even with thin air, I would assume it's like hitting a wall. In addition the stresses on the suddenly rotating/spinning body after being ejected would be too much. Except this super advanced jet has a detachable cockpit, so after ejecting, the entire cockpit is still somewhat aerodynamic and slowing down in a controlled way.

[@stefanpetersson636]

I thank him for not being a hot shot as seen is so many other break down videos. On the contrary, you actually pointed out that most things shown are plausible. In the end, it's Hollywood. Which the I-know-better-and-need-to-tell-everyone-about-it, tend to often forget. And let's not forget that some military stuff are most likely not even allowed to put in a movie, for obvious reasons I assume.

[@dimitrijensk2845]

To be completely fair to Rooster, his dad flew in that plane and until he pulled his papers, Maverick was one of his heroes so it’s entirely possible he knows the layout.

[@DogmaBeoulve]

This guy is too cool for school, holy cats! :D Respect to our British brothers!

[@grapy83]

Amazing Review! Thank you so much for enlightening us.

[@Magicstockton]

🏆🏆 I absolutely respect the hell out of the people that have really done this shit.

[@marozid1]

I'm not a pilot (though I once wanted to be one). I've only just seen this movie, maybe a week ago, and I've watched a lot of pilot reactions so far, and this one is probably the best one I've watched. I like the use of "plausible" here because it bridges that gap of while a scene might not be realistic, the goal makes some sense ...maybe. It's very interesting from these videos to see the difference in experiences between each fighter reactor though. I've watched reactors who dismiss certain scenes like "You'll never do that!" "Impossible!" "Hah! Why is he doing that" or "No way a gen 5 will have issue locking on in that terrain" (but in this video, Paul says "hot rocks" which told me all I needed to know about why it may be plausible)... then I see an older fellow who was clearly like a Maverick in his time getting all giddy about the same scene like "Oh that one brings back memories!" "haha I remember doing that maneuver! Don't do it" Anyway, it's all interesting. Some poeple are very very by the book, some are just young to not have had to think of doing anything crazy, then you have the wild old timer who'd tell you "HELL YEAH IT'S ALL POSSIBLE BABY! I DID THAT TO SOME RUSSIANS 15 YEARS AGO"

[@bryanl3659]

The whole movie is an aviation wet dream. Well done movie production company

[@rodcoombes8711]

Great to get the real deal from a top gun, very informative.

[@Spectre-907]

I'm pretty sure the "wtf" maneuver the not-su57 did is a reference to a piece from Sergey Bogdan's su-35s airshow set

[@cachalote459]

Good video to watch mate!

[@pawetllc1208]

The way he tries not to laugh is making me lmao 😜

[@andrewmanzi7512]

Beautifully explained, thank you very much.

[@peter3388]

Outstanding. Thank you.

[@sidneysun5217]

agree with the comment on how serene it feels; when i'm up there over the ice fields alone and empty, it's eerily calming.

[@gelatinskeleton8745]

I do love the Mach 10 scene… it’s a very beautiful scene.

[@martinjohnston4274]

Excellent analysis and presentation. Based on that straight and credible account, I've just bought your book!

[@keithbishop7799]

Great video, but the order seemed a bit confusing, where you started at the end and finished at the beginning

[@Chefbriank]

I'm grateful at the amazing relationship the US Navy and Air force work with the RAF! I watch Ted Coningsby everyday.

[@SceurdiaStudios]

I just realized in the hand sign scene, Rooster is waving toward the enemy like he's saying hi

[@rallytonight8491]

1:30 Question: As you said, Rooster puts emphasis on how *short* the taxi way is for takeoff. Aren’t the runways on the aircraft carriers just as short if not shorter?

[@NorthernSeaWitch]

They're assisted by catapult, have engines at high throttle because until release they are tethered and they're taking off into the wind because the carrier will be deliberately pointed into it, reducing the ground speed necessary for sufficient lift. Plus other reasons, probably.

[@nadeems80]

Just brilliant explanation by an expert

[@Alchemistic88]

Great insight ❤

[@anotherrandomcommenter4473]

2:36 I’m no fighter pilot, but could that be a heading of 330?

[@austink6838]

Love this guy!

[@mrcrumb4302]

Interestingly I was actually intending to get this book and didn't even realise the narrator of this video (who I know know is the author) was the author... Nice analysis. You were very gentle...

[@athens_1psvr31]

I never even considered that air heating around the aircraft would be a factor in the Heat Seekers tracking. Obviously, just never thought about it. 👍🏾

[@0226memo]

0:10 nah not really lucky at all. His dad was Mother Goose, Godfather was Maverick. So chances are that they took Mini Goose to a family day, museum, or while back home they let him get into the cockpit and would've definitely shown him what the Rio does and which button does what. so it’s not that far-fetched to say that big rooster knows a little bit of what to do.

[@chrismckenna6319]

He needs to be an advisor for Top Gun 3. Great video.

[@afarrel3195]

nah we dont need top gun 3, the movie ended perfectly

[@markythegreat]

Sure we do. Let’s do it in 30 years time and Tom Cruise will look about 45 years old…somehow.

[@knightofwind2929]

Sir Paul Tremelling sounds just like Sean Connery. League of extraordinary gentlemen.

[@alexanderhowarth6460]

He's not a knight, and sir Sean Connery, who is, is from a totally different country (Scotland) with a dramatically different accent.

[@jasonschilling8142]

Best one I've seen. A lot of the US navy ones stop the clip every 10 seconds, talk too much and don't explain much of anything....

[@1joshjosh1]

I flew a N-64 flight sim once. I can say this is very acute. 👍👍👍

[@eduardoandres5989]

Thank you, sir

[@User2rd]

Anyone reminded of James Blunt? In cadence and attitude?

[@GrizzLeeSupreme]

great analytical comments from the guest

[@goodshipkaraboudjan]

Funnily enough my Dad used to be a RAAF Mirage III pilot when Top Gun first came out. He said it was corny and wrong then but entertaining. For Maverick he just said "Too many issue I've no idea where to start".

[@derek6579]

Good video - it all boils down ‘ it’s Hollywood isn’t it’ 😂

[@mikebaginy8731]

An excellent evaluation, thanks! And yes, people talk far too much!!! (Though I understand why.)

[@terrablader]

Elegant review

[@SWalker71]

Good job

[@anthonycutt8854]

I loved how Maverick had basically a second movie start where any other movie might have ended.

[@ryanmclark82]

I would watch this guy break down cardboard boxes, if I could. Great video!

[@cUser691]

Liked technical breakdown.Found clip after viewing fighter pilot Kristen Findlay on YT “Finding Mastery”. Fascinating interview on technical + mindset.

[@jocax188723]

The Darkstar's nose does kind of remind me of the QuessT, in structure and function, so it's not improbable it would give less of a loud crack and more of a muffled thump.

[@waffoo999]

Nice one, Trem

[@the_ZAMURAI]

This guy is a delight

[@jamesplummer356]

Let’s all remember it was a movie? Very well made with regards to the inflight shots even if the end story was somewhat similar to star wars Loved the F14 the aircraft could have had much more development and the sucker punch on the 5 gen was legendary

[@tashakay1734]

Heard many things about the hand singals 1 was saying he says heading 3 3 0

[@Wolfie677]

In the movie when they first get to the hanger, the air line is on the ground disconnected. But after Maverick starts the Tomcat, Rooster is seen disconnecting it. Magic?

[@billponderosa88]

How did you cut out the part where he shoots down the 1st jet