Fighter Pilot Reacts to Watching Top Gun Maverick! (No Spoilers)

[@flyhi8088]

It was an excellent sequel to a classic 80s action movie. No unnecessary activism, nonsense or disrespect to the source material. Just a well made love letter to military aviation and the pilots. I'll watch more than once

[@SharkWithFreakinLaserBeam]

They also didn't overdo the love scene, pretty rare thing in big movies nowadays.

[@reasondro]

@@SharkWithFreakinLaserBeam yes pretty surprised actually, especially the mav and penny scene

[@justaskin8523]

I agree with you guys on all of that. The unnecessary activism just turns me off off off. And I was already wary of the movie having had to sit through stories about China's purported involvement in the film and with jackets and patches and so forth, and also having seen a Tom Cruise meltdown about masks during some other filming that he was doing back in 2021 I think it was. I had lost respect for him in that moment. He was just unhinged and mistreating his crew on that other movie, and there was no good reason for that. I'm glad that this movie put all of the bullshit aside and left the politics at the door and just focused on being a good movie. It's only 1 of 2 movies I'll pay theater prices to see all this year. Because Hollywood generally (and specifically) still sucks. I will also add my recommendation to see this one in IMAX. It really is worth the extra cost. But don't drink all your soda too quickly. It's a looonnnngggg movie, and your bladder just ain't that big!

[@sw3204]

When Rooster saves Maverick… Maverick: ”What where you thinking?!?!” Rooster: “You told me not to think!!!” Maverick: visible confusion 😂😂😂😂

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Exactly 😆

[@Corvetjoe1]

Warlock was a badass and didn’t even fly in the movie. Maverick: “I have to admit, I wasn't expecting an invitation back”. Admiral Warlock: “They're called orders, Maverick”. 🇺🇸

[@ramennoodlelover]

I'm pretty sure the Mach 10 plane in the beginning is called Darkstar. Fun fact, for the film they actually got Lockheed to design an an aircraft for them that would realistically look like a mach 10 airplane. They built an actual scale model of it and it was so convincing that China redirected a spy satellite to look at it when they were filming.

[@jonathanmatthews4774]

Yep, bang on. The plane was indeed called "Darkstar".

[@Ceusky]

And if you look closely there is a skunkworks “skunk” on the darkstar stick.

[@bdub846]

What I don’t understand is that he was able hit Mach 10 in the F-18 so easy but Why was it so hard to hit it in the stealth plane?

[@sengyew83]

@@bdub846 Mach 10 in the Darkstar, 10 Gs in the F-18, different thing.

[@mrdriver2988]

@@bdub846 you mean 10 G's not Mach 10

[@paddycoleman1472]

Went to see Top Gun Maverick yesterday and loved it. Took me back to being a teenager when I went to see Top Gun 1 at the cinema. Hard to believe that was 30+ years ago. The new Top Gun is awesome and highly recommended.

[@jasonisaac9614]

I found your channel by accident a few months ago with no interest in aviation. Now I’m enrolled getting my pilots license. Thx for the inspiration 👊🏽

[@oaktree1628]

Yikes

[@tammymerryweather1062]

Get out. That is AWESOME!

[@boxerblake1]

Always interesting to see reactions from people in the field. Thanks for the input. Absolutely loved the movie. Just as good as the first one, in my opinion. Just a lot of fun.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Thank you!

[@RedVultureMedia]

It was SOOOO amazing!!!

[@philosophyze]

I've seen it 3x and it was just as good the last time as the first. Instant classic.

[@robmaccam2644]

Great video. Love the fact that you managed to say all of that without ruining the film. Loved the film and it is so refereshing to hear a professional being so enthusiastic about the film; normally it seems that all they want to do is destroy the magic of the film. Thank you for not being 'that guy'. totally love your enthusiasm and content, will definately be tuning in again.

[@inakielley8906]

This is so much fun to hear about! Thanks so much for doing this ☺️

[@inakielley8906]

Also, would love to know what your call sign is?

[@sbistline]

Hey Ryan... love your videos and especially your take on Top Gun Maverick, definitely my new favorite movie. The mission comparisons from this movie in the F18 to your experience in the F15 elevates the movie to a level of reality that makes the movie all that more enjoyable. Thx!

[@RedVultureMedia]

I absolutely loved Top Gun: Maverick. I've seen it 3 times already. It's definitely my new favorite film! Also, what's it like being a pilot? I've always loved aviation. Especially Military Aviation. It's amazing. I've always wanted to get up close to a fighter jet.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Hi thanks! It’s a ton of fun 🤩

[@RedVultureMedia]

@@MaxAfterburnerusa It sounds like it! Also thank you for your service! 🇺🇲🛩️💪♥️🧑‍✈️

[@JustTheFlecks]

I’ll end up going 3 times. The first time in a regular theater, but I thought I need to see that in IMAX! I did,and it was great, but as I left the theater I saw an ad for 4DX… gotta check that out - viewing number 3. I might even go a 4th time looking for Easter eggs.

[@tommitchell4570]

@@JustTheFlecks I heard 4DX is pretty cool

[@RedVultureMedia]

@@JustTheFlecks I've already gone 4 times and want to go a fifth!

[@torries1994]

Can’t wait for your movie review(with spoiler). Been watching it 3 times in cinema, and it keeps me feel nervous every time. So glad there are pilots like you to speak out and giving comments. Last, for guys still not watching it, imax is the best place to watch this masterpiece. Enjoy!!!

[@jakeq3530]

Going to the theater now to see it for a 4th time in a week….taking my mom this time as she is a huge fan of the first movie.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Awesome 👏

[@Aditi27]

Loved it !! I really liked the info you shared about the patch with a snake which has a such a deep heritage behind it, I didn't know it at all & its great to learn this fact. I can't wait to watch this movie ! I still remember when I watched Top Gun ( 1986 ) I was blown & wished it would never end ! 😊 Hey would love to watch a comparison video between P51 mustang & Spitfire

[@Rob-eo5ql]

F-14 & F 15 are my all time favorites. Best looking fighters ever made.

[@harpoonharpoon6259]

Thanks for the automatic translation in all languages! I am writing to you from my beautiful Italy and I can't keep up with what you say even though I know English well. I also follow other pilots who, like you, analyze and dissect everything that involves the aeronautics. it is not at all obvious that they pay attention to this small but fundamental detail. Thanks again !!!

[@joeftan]

**Spoiler**. I gotta get your take on the sci-fi hypersonic flight test sequence. Punching out at over “Mach 10”?!?!

[@MeTube3]

And how it flew hypersonic in a tight curve??!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Hehe 😜 Mach 10 ejection would be a rough day

[@seldesignker]

@@MaxAfterburnerusa it would be your last rough day though 😂

[@arnoldsherrill2585]

Only way that would work could be an ejection system with self-contained life support and ablative heat shield to protect the pilot .... otherwise fried Maverick, on a stick

[@thedarkemissary]

Who say he ejected? Who says he was still at full speed when he did? I think there are assumptions on your part.

[@Kat_Van_Forge]

Love your energy! Your video sparked a conversation between my mom and me... yup, we both did aviation admin. Eventually mom was an ops manager and held safety management workshops (civil aviation) Blah blah blah. We JUST had a great time reminiscing about an airshow held at that small town airport. OH baby, crazy long runway! We were on the hot tarmac when the Hornet did a low pass!!! You mentioned feeling the engines in surround sound... and my brain instantly thot of that Hornet... wow, that was over 20yrs ago?! I'll never forget that the pilot had a French accent! We were all glued to the radios, waiting for him... Haha, the tower didn't understand him at first. So he urgently transmitted 'ORNET! 'ORNET!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

This is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@torries1994]

Personally really like mav said ‘talk to me goose’ on the darkstar. And with the background music. Perfect.

[@friedmac7146]

I liked how they actually used flares. And used a real/cgi F-14. The aurora skunk works x plane was a nice touch. 🇺🇸🦅😎🍺⚓

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Absolutely! 🇺🇸

[@friedmac7146]

@@MaxAfterburnerusa "Bob" Best of the Best. 🇺🇸🦅😎⚓🍺

[@yann73]

@@MaxAfterburnerusa , but how can you use flares against radar/radio guided SAMs?

[@TheFunkhouser]

Seen Maverick 3 times now hahaa, just gets better! And the way they tie the Top Gun Easter eggs into this movie is just epic!!! (You newbs gotta go watch Top Gun to understand 😎) Love how they finish with the F-14! Oh my gosh, what an epic salute to the 86 😍🙏💯

[@deserted_ethan2315]

I liked how they used the enemy aircraft to fly back to their naval base and also taking down the enemy aircrafts using a old F-14 :)

[@deserted_ethan2315]

The pilot was maverick/ Tom Cruise and the other co pilot was rooster aka goose’s son

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Yes!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Yup!

[@daniellove162]

That was corny but so outrageously fun and my favorite part of the film.

[@CDRhammond]

The first Admiral that is ready to rip Mavrick a new one was actually using the callsign I used in the Navy :) now if only I had reached a rear admiral upper half rank myself instead of full Commander.

[@DeltaAssaultGaming]

Cain was your callsign? Did you commit friendly fire or something?

[@erica1957]

@@DeltaAssaultGaming Guessing it was probably SugarCane

[@tommitchell4570]

Was your call sign "Koh-Kaine" ?? ☺

[@CDRhammond]

@@DeltaAssaultGaming "HAMMER"

[@toobasaurus23]

Saw TG2 on Sunday.... it was awesome. Well woth the 35 year wait! Mav's 2:15 run is incredible!

[@darlene2861]

Great review Ryan thanks for all the cool information.

[@Tr0nzoid]

Fighter thrust is my favorite sound. The nearest IMAX theater is an hour's highway drive from me and all this time I planned on going to see this there. I decided instead to just go to the regular local theater but still have the nagging desire to see it in IMAX.

[@Mike-gt1cs]

PLEASE go to see it in Imax. Don't think about it, just do it.

[@t.s.thomas02]

Like you, I enjoyed the movie, despite some liberties with how things actually would be. Still good entertainment. I thought from your thumbnail you were not happy with it or cringing about it. BOB was probably my favorite character because guys like him are definitely out there in the fleet.

[@jsfnnyc]

Love this real life perspective! Also, shout out to Bob! Can’t wait to see him star in his own sequel. 😄

[@robertcanup4473]

Maverick's leather flight jacket has a patch which is not only from the 1986 "Topgun", it was also on William Holden's flight jacket in 1954's "The Bridges at Toko-ri".

[@amandawoods847]

Out of courtesy only asked one question next to my aviator buddy during movie: Does airhose really make a difference to hasten engine for quick takeoff ? Would have really liked to ask questions about aircraft design, differences between aircraft maneuverability, as film storyline only hints at performance variance between the few shown. Cheers to all aviators & those who've dealt with high Gs 😊💞🕊

[@MysticalDragon73]

Actually some aircraft require a huffer cart (thats what supplies the air to the air hose that connects to the aircraft) in order to start as they dont have starters on the engines or something providing their own air supply. Also the majority commercial aircraft have this connection if their APU is out in order to be able to start the engines. Some aircraft turbine engines use electric starters but air driven starters are far better and more common especially on larger turbine engines.

[@amandawoods847]

@@MysticalDragon73 Appreciate this clarity, Cheers

[@MysticalDragon73]

@@amandawoods847 No problem. Ive worked as an aircraft mech for over 30 years and was onboard the George Washington in the mid 90's. It was a pleasant bit of accuracy in the movie showing it.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Hey thanks!

[@Topgunphoto]

@@MysticalDragon73 Yep, T-38's need them to start up. Fine at their home base, but when they're doing cross country flights, they need to make sure the FBO's have them.

[@66block84]

I grew up under the flight path of an airport watching F-89s, F-102, F-106. That Air Force base is closed, but the Air Guard still flys there, F-16's I believe. Where I live now the Air Guard is flying C-130's, I can always tell them by their sound.

[@mikefernandez9777]

Love your channel! Just subscribed… you have great insight and humor. Gotta catch up on your older videos. Btw: loved the movie!!!

[@markburkley42]

Great lecture! Do what you were trained to do. Thinking wastes time you don't have. And if you are really lucky or blessed, have a voice tell you, "Mark, look around NOW!" Look left and see another TA-4J less than 3 seconds away from occupying your airspace while in a climbing left turn during practice bombing. Only one thing will prevent a mid-air. This was the second time training saved my life.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Absolutely, we’ll said! 👌

[@toobasaurus23]

I'd love to see another film focusing on the A-10 Warthog. Supporting ground forces with low level targeted strikes.

[@tommitchell4570]

Yeah I guess --- A-10 aint as sexy as the F-18 or F-35

[@Artisan_Mc]

I was waiting on this. Great review!

[@AaronBelknap]

Great Video Sir! No spoilers even! I can't wait to see it. The new SR.... Arch Angel!

[@davidliefrink9818]

SR - 72 name? Sparrowhawk or Peregrine Falcon.... the fastest bird alive!

[@Dav620]

Dude, I love your channel! Keep 'Em Coming!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Thanks David! Will do 👍👍

[@rayrack5416]

Was really looking forward to your perspective. Gj

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Thank you!!

[@cutchdoggw1776]

Dude as CE I prepared the O club for the “Gathering of Eagles” and hung a radial engine from WW I, II, fighter.

[@krisbeaver2901]

Ohh.. I must disagree... The cost of a movie ticket to fly in a $80M fighter jet.. what's the catch.. oh.. there is no catch. But yes.. yes there is.. NO G's! Now, if your old and broken like I am, No G's is a good thing.. but c'mon.. if your a 35yr old Thunderbird Pilot.. No G's should be on the list! LOL Great movie though, and exceptional review! Thanks Ryan!

[@nicknackdaddyack]

I watched it on opening weekend! FANTASTIC MOVIE! Original Top Gun was amazing....Top Gun Maverick topped it for sure!

[@thedarkemissary]

4:50 - thank you for that. Everyone keeps saying it's a ripoff of the Stars Wars trench run. But, I'm like, "What other missions are gonna require this skillset?

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

True! It’s a classic mission set up

[@xDeath35]

I saw it yesterday and might see it again with my dad who is a big fan of the first movie

[@rickmasseur2008]

Man, I LOVE your energy!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Hey thanks Rick! Glad you’re here ⚡️

[@clarencevaughan5798]

Name it after the fastest bird on the on the planet. SR72 peregrine falcon or P.Falcon for short.

[@bessarion1771]

A question - on a mission like it (say, only F-18 can fly in and out), would there be a flight (or more) of a F-35s ( I assume all Navy operation, so no F-22s), loiter just on the edge of international space to give the F-18s some cover?

[@bessarion1771]

I absolutely LOVED Maverick!!!!

[@matthewellisor5835]

"How will you know if they're a pilot?" "Don't worry, they'll tell you. "

[@johnosbourn4312]

The name of the SR-72 is Darkstar.

[@CallsignEskimo-l3o]

So would Rooster be credited with three air to air kills? Traditionally in the F-4 and F-14 both the pilot and the RIO were both credited with kills being part of a two crew aircraft. So Rooster would share two kills with Maverick and he also shot down the Hind, giving him three. One more than Hangman.

[@jaycounterfeit9756]

Maverick is an ace now he also had two kills from the first film

[@vivek27789]

@@jaycounterfeit9756 He had three Mig kills in the original.

[@kenevans7286]

Great channel. LM has seriously chosen to call it Son of Blackbird??? S.O.B. Reminds me of the Pilot’s Oxygen System that the Army gave us for the >10k MSL missions in the AH-64D in Afghanistan. We quickly deemed the POS which was a direct reflection of how much we liked it. It didn’t take the contractor long to rename their product. Saw the movie last weekend. They really did a fantastic job with it. I guess they chose to execute their most dangerous mission in broad daylight because filming it at night wouldn’t look as cool.

[@jonathanmatthews4774]

Seen this move 3x so far, planning on seeing it a fourth. Everything was just better. In every way. Better. If this movie doesn't clean up the oscars, I'll be in the streets with a torch and pitch fork...

[@RYADADEV]

It was awesome! Loved it, just a fun movie, something desperately needed

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Exactly!

[@filmbob]

Awesome, Ryan!

[@oaktree1628]

So do you think they sped up some of the footage to make the speed of the planes seem faster during the low level flying? Or was that realistic to you?

[@ellawas_here]

Imagine if top gun actually commented to this video? It will be so cool,I already watched the whole movie in a theater!! It’s really cool,some funny times though!! Not gonna spoil it though!!

[@yann73]

The enemy was shooting SAMs with radar/radio command guidance. How exactly F-18s were able to use anti infrared missile countermeasures against them?

[@angusmcawesome7921]

Bro, I watched this movie. I was amazed by the photography and the skill of the Aviators that provided the foundation of the action. That said....

[@angusmcawesome7921]

Where the fuck was mission planning? Does the US Navy exist in it's own bubble? In this day and age, given the tech we have, the doctrines we follow.. The literally did the Star Wars trench run. This movie touched nostalgia and missed reality.

[@TWISTMYNIPZ]

Saw this Saturday in a Dolby cinema. $21 per ticket.. worth it!! Will be going again this weekend if it's showing.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Awesome man! Thanks for sharing 👍👍

[@fulanitoflyer]

He never listened to any advice that Goose gave him when he was actually alive.

[@toobasaurus23]

Can you explain how the Darkstar plane is landed without a front view cockpit?

[@jimsturt]

Is the air interdiction mission different from SEAD? I am aware of the "wild weasel" role the F16 has played in the past. I understand the need for a movie plot but in reality I'm assuming there would have been a group of aircraft tasked to take out the SAM sites first..

[@brianjohnson5276]

As a former pilot, did you remember what the g's felt like, as the F-18 was pulling up out the target area?

[@JayRod.316]

Mad respects to former pilots. What’s your opinion of the movie?

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Like lifting weights underwater 😆

[@viktor_v-ughnda_vaudville_476]

SR-72 Geist is still my favorite I like SR-72 Specter too

[@JayRod.316]

Great review. I thought that first jet was the rumored Aurora. Is that jet real?

[@jimd385]

That plane may have existed in the 90’s but it would be 30 year old technology now. I doubt it would still be flying for three decades but nobody has taken a picture of it. My guess is it was a test platform that probably did work but was cancelled for being far too expensive. I’m sure they must have way cooler, pricier planes now. I’d love to see them.

[@AUBravo15]

It was called Darkstar in the beginning I think…

[@dreamworksmarc]

your energie is like a afterburner

[@RayW808]

This guy is a red belt in hand talking👍

[@munfyphoto]

The Dark Star is awesome! What about the Dark Phoenix? The Dark Saber...

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Awesome ideas!

[@TheBacontarian]

Just wondering do any of these jets have like rear facing cameras? Like isn't it hard for the single seat craft to look behind at what the enemy is doing?

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

I would tell you but…😆

[@momclg]

The guy who play Bob is the son of Bill Pullman (actor)

[@AminYoma]

Can you explain what is that maneuver of the 5th generation jet rotating in the air to avoid a rocket?

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Falling leaf 🍁

[@cassidyjohnson]

I think it's actually nicknamed the Darkstar! I remember looking it up immediately after the movie hahahaha. Oh well actually, I think you were talking about the plane it was based off of 😂 Nevermind hahahahah

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Yes! But hopefully Darkstar becomes official, it NEEDS a cool name!

[@leggsinthesky]

Awesome cover of the movie... What's up with all the admirals and their Bronze Starts and Purple Hearts?

[@birgitmelchior8248]

I went LOL at the commercial for soap. What do jets and planes have to do with soap? It s just so random

[@1c3sly13]

Seen it 4x so far Imax and 4DX. Want to see it as much as I can Imax because it won't be the same at home.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Exactly! Good call!

[@Django45]

Pretty funny when he talks about the g-lock and says he isn't going to spoil how it ends and spoils it a few moments later... XD well, sort of

[@TomP-148]

But the question is. Do you keep adding G while in a climb like in the movie

[@matt8637]

Black Lightning would be a good name for the SR-72.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Aweosme!

[@kevinleversee5926]

Big fan broski

[@patmahomesisthegoat1622]

sr-72 lightning 3 because it can Mach 10 and lightning is quick, yeah you get what I mean..

[@seyeadediwura2065]

I will call the sr72 the skull crawler because it has that terrifying look with the monsters from skull island

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Nice!

[@smallno]

Dude said he wasn’t gonna spoil the movie. Then proceed to spoil the movie😂

[@4PathsOfLife]

How about the "SR-72 Graywing"?

[@manofsteel_cd1729]

Venom for that blackbird

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

That’s awesome!

[@sw3204]

The ‘Top Gun Anthem’ was run through the Hans Zimmer machine

[@adamromero670]

Just for one second, just for a thought, just to make it even more, Top Gun 3; A remake of Firefox.

[@cowinsgaming9664]

Call the experimental aircraft the "Raven."

[@jeravincer]

I see Warlock as the guardian angel of Mav ... he may even have only been able to be seen by Mav ... think about it.

[@r107560sl]

As air to air close proximity dog fight, assuming the pilot is as brilliant as you, F15E, F16V and F18 Block III which is the most deadly by using gun only?

[@slate4687]

I m pretty sure (and with "pretty sure" i intend 101% sure) that exist something like that darkstar sr 72/Aurora/TR3B like craft in real life and that is lurking in the sky right now

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Love it 😍

[@ian1patterson]

It is more realistic than the original film. I think they used T -38's representing the soviet aircraft in the first film and Su -57's in the second? Great movie though and love the input.

[@Georgiagirl1081Blogspot]

The guy who played Bob is actor Bill Pullman’s son!!!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Nice!

[@kpmilehigh]

Spoiler Talk: I loved the movie but the ending was wayyy to Hollywood for me. I would have Maverick actually sacrifice himself to save Rooster. Then the team has to dogfight their way out. Hangman joins the fight and goes down to save a teammate. Rooster and Phoenix get kills and they make it back with Fanboy. Top Gun theme plays over Maverick's funeral. End credits.

[@markburkley42]

Going ballistic.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

💥

[@lumpyrn]

They should name the sr-72 the crow. It’a a black bird and a group of them is a murder.

[@MohammadAli-sg8bj]

Top gun Maevrik is the greatest movie of our generation

[@ohgeez4354]

Darkstar, black star , starscream-72 ,