Top Gun 2 Behind the Scenes Trailer | Thunderbird Pilot Reacts!

As a Thunderbird pilot I am reacting to this trailer of Top Gun 2 and other trailers and other types of jets and dogfighting
Fighter pilot reaction videos are awesome in my opinion. Hollywood is great and portrays flying and aviation in really cool ways. They hit the character development really well. But when you watch fighter pilot react videos I think you can get some cool insight into the real life experience of flying fighter jets.
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[@DerKiesch]

Tom Cruise was probably like: "Hey, I wonder if they allow me to fly a fighter jet, that would be cool to do. Maybe let's propose making a Top Gun 2 movie." XD Crazy guy. You got to respect him.

[@JesterNR1]

Kind of interesting considering he had never even ridden a motorcycle before when filming the first one.

[@copeboy25]

Pretty sure the jet is his jet personally

[@DIO-be1xz]

@@copeboy25 I don’t think you can own an f18 privately and the movie team got in collaboration with the real top gun

[@stevecallaghan9007]

@@copeboy25 you can own ex service planes.... but not current in active service aircraft. F18 super hornet is an active service jet.... so no mr. cruise would not own one of these.

[@DerKiesch]

@@copeboy25 in another Interview he said that the propeller plane at the beginning was his. As well as the hangar...

[@beffiesv650]

We’re just following Tom Cruise doing his hobbies.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Yup!

[@aaronkristo858]

Pretending to be someone else? 😁

[@nemonels]

I will gladly follow this Hollywood/Scientology passionate nutty guy on this love-letter to aviation(more specifically the fighter community.) bc he might be a far out dude, but he has only gotten better on film since TG1. He puts his all into these films, pretending & guessing how to best portray these elite few members of our servicemen/women. I’ve been waiting for this since it came out in 86! Air Force family; RiverRat F-4 Combat vet father & I was briefly “pointy head” on F-15C/D 390FS before my AF time came to and end. I still can’t help but get deeply moved and amazed any time I see a fighter jet in action. Kudos on the break-down video, Eagler-Driver ✊🏼🫡

[@tabbtwister6810]

hahaha bullseye

[@naothile1687]

Ok

[@lttlejordan23]

Easily the best reaction to this video I have seen! What I like about your take on this (and the actual trailer), is that you are providing priceless insight from your real world experience, but you also understand that you are reacting to a movie at the end of the day, albeit a very immersive movie. I have seen so many reactions where others tear down every aspect of these trailers as if this was a documentary teaching people how to become pilots. And some almost act offended that a fictional character named Pete "Maverick" Mitchell exists, which is as ridiculous as it sounds. So I appreciate how you keep your reaction lighthearted, while giving us some awesome insight from your experience & perspective. It makes your reactions standout from the rest. Much appreciated! And keep up the great work, Sir!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

I really appreciate that feedback! Glad you are here on the channel! Keep in touch

[@manoupardo2977]

The best energy as usual!

[@imnoodlehaus]

I was a kid when Top Gun 1 came out and it was so cool back then. The more accurate representations of what really happens inside the cockpits of fighter jets is perfect for the original audience who has significantly matured since Top Gun 1!

[@martie837]

Thanks for breaking this down. Your description of the love of aviation Describes how I have always felt. When I was 13 I knew I wanted to be a fighter pilot. My mom worked for NASA and I thought if I couldn’t be a fighter pilot maybe I could be an astronaut. Unfortunately my eyes were too bad to get in the Air Force and they landed on the moon before I graduated high school it didn’t stop me from wanting to fly so badly. Gun came out I lived it watched it, 50 times, had my grandson watch it every time he came to visit and he ended up going into the Navy and trying to become a pilot. Maybe in my next life but right now I’m probably gonna watch the new Maverick every day and cry. It’s just such an awesome feeling

[@bessarion1771]

I saw the Top Gun when it premiered in Detroit in 1986 (Wednesday night - got a free poster and had it for decades). I cannot wait to see this one.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Same here!

[@patrickduncan3637]

Jesus I was 4 at that time 😂

[@bessarion1771]

@@patrickduncan3637 I was 22...

[@adinadamian5634]

@@patrickduncan3637 I was 3 :D

[@bretcullen5089]

I think an even better response would be "just want to serve my country, be the best fighter pilot in Navy, sir!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Nice!

[@qbertq1]

One of the coolest visuals is F-15s taking off at Nellis at twilight for the night vul at Red Flag. Not only do you get the glow of the afterburners against the mountains, but you can also see the shock rings behind the exhaust nozzles.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Love it!

[@DR-rs6ou]

Really awesome to see some serious and yet positive firsthand insight into this movie and the processes involved. Most reaction vids I see are fighter pilots shitting on Top Gun for various reasons, which is fair enough. But In my layman opinion, I think Tom Cruise has made every effort in this movie to be respectful and show his admiration to military aviators and the culture as well. So fucking excited to see it this week. Subscribed!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

That means a lot! You nailed it. Glad you’re here !

[@DR-rs6ou]

@SorcererOne yeah definitely. I enjoyed the heck out of it. The flight footage they managed to capture was incredible. Story wise it was eh, but i still loved it.

[@georgeanzelon8075]

I grew up in Millington, TN just north of Memphis TN. It was a town built around a navy airfield base. The Blue Angels came every year. We had the only 2 story house in our neighborhood and I used to sit on the roof and watch them practice for days before the show. Truly was a life changing experience. My uncle was a MP in the Air Force and always had me near jets, by the time I was 9 I could name every jet in the sky.

[@carolejean63]

This is my era! The 80’s Top gun was amazing! Looking back now there are a few corny spots but I still watch it ..

[@nwtruckerll]

Thank you for your take on this film! I've seen a few 'reaction videos' covering this movie and I found yours far and away the best! You point out issues that relate to the real world of aviation rather than merely criticizing technical issues that 'artistic embellishment' can occur. Cruise is well into his 50s and a little behind the curve, age wise, to front seat without some risk involved, at a guess. The Navy made the right choice, I believe, Thanks again for your upbeat assessment.

[@marcelh.170]

I'm an aircraft mechanic and I used to work in the german army on the CH53 helicopter, when we were taken on a check flight and the pilot startet to do some zero-g moves. It wasn't the high speed stuff as it would be in an F18, but if your body gets that kind of feeling for the first time, you're totally swamped. I always rember the crew chief floating in the air for about 10 seconds right behind the cockpit and me starting to float above the troup seat, only held back by the strap. xD I also was on a couple of check flights in an old BO105 helicopter in the front left seat when the pilot started to do some aerobatics, when I first encountered serious negative G-Forces. And that's som nasty shit, when you get the feeling that your face is detaching from your head... :D

[@christophersoehnen1044]

Awesome! My dad was a B-52 pilot. Flew out of Guam, stationed in minot, towards then end of ‘60s beginning of ‘70s in Nam. I always loved the Viper. I think for my age, Iron Eagle the movie had a lot to do with it. I was told I could never be a combat pilot because of some rare eye disorder I had. But god damn, you and your boys and girls are the best trained, best equipment and smartest em effers out there. Thunderbirds posters were everywhere in my room. Thank you for your service and dedication and brains.

[@nicknackdaddyack]

I absolutely know what that "rattle" is! My first experience was around 1978 or 79. My father used to be a jet mechanic in Pensacola for the Navy in the late 60s. He worked on the Blue Angeles! So he took our family to the Bremerton airport in Washington State and I watched my first airshow! Holy schnikeez it was amazing! The Blue Angeles were in formation about 20 feet off the ground...then poured it on and went vertical! WOW it made my chest rattle and made me cough....BEST FEELING EVER!!!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Awesome!

[@grimfeather7969]

@@MaxAfterburnerusa I can still remember that rattle from 20 years ago. I was in the Navy as an avionics technician working on Prowlers and we were doing a Red Flag at Nellis. One shift on nights, a B-1 took off with full afterburner right in front of us while on the flight line, felt like your chest was about to cave in. Ive gone back to air shows since trying to get that rush again, it was an amazing thing to experience.

[@mlgw824]

3 most memorable rattles were a F111 going vertical overhead in reheat. Concorde taking off overhead and walking next to Tri Star engines starting up as part of pushback crew. Not quite the same rattle but the whole body vibrates as each engine starts up. Amazing.

[@stephenwalker6980]

You get that same sensation standing by a drag strip with top fuel dragsters going by, everyone thinks they're prepared, but nobody ever is. Here in Vegas, they run 4 wide, you vibrate so hard that it feels like you're bouncing off the ground.

[@JustTanya.]

Can't wait to see this movie. I love Top Gun. I've always wanted to learn to fly. Despite the fact that I'm scared to death of heights, flying was exciting for me. I remember watching the Blue Angels and just stood there in awe of what they did. I get that feeling too when they do a low pass. That feeling, jolt of adrenaline, I compare it to when there's an earthquake here (SoCal) or an awesome thunderstorm. It's that jolt of awesomeness and a bit of fear that leaves that room for the unknown. Probably why I love scary movies too LOL. Kudos to Tom Cruise for really wanting to make sure Val Kilmer plays a part in Top Gun: Maverick as well. Val Kilmer is such an important part of Top Gun and the man has survived throat cancer and has a Tracheostomy and is still working. I'm glad to see that he'll be represented in this film. 👍😎

[@josephrussell5175]

I was an Aviation Support Equipment Technician 2nd Class and served on 2 carriers. I helped support A10, S2, P3, F18A and F14 squadrons... Love story resonates deep within me. Nothing will ever come close to being on deck during F14 sorties. The S2 and A10 jets had a deafening whistle that still haunts me 20 years after serving on my last carrier CV64 Constellation

[@Martee234]

great reaction! i want to point something out, you talk with such an emotion about those scenes but when you watching them its so visible on your face that you love aviation so so much, that smile in 5:55 when SuperHornet AB comes into view, thats so awesome!!!

[@braedendavis8972]

I haven't been this hyped up about a movie in a long time!!! This is the job I wanted but at 6'5 my genetics said no lmao it's gonna be a great film!

[@sportzfanz1]

Funny, Tim Robbins who played Merlin in original movie is 6'5". They took some creative license with that!

[@mflucky1]

Fighter pilots are bad ass heroes. What they do is just freaking unbelievable it’s just mine blowing I’ll respect deep respect

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Hey thanks!

[@cenccenc946]

my father, an infantry marine in wwll and korea, learned how to fly a biplane (1950s) after he got out of the marines. He was doing dives one day, seeing how close to the ground he could get. after he landed, another pilot friend told him he had never seen anyone get that close to the ground and not crash. My dad said, "I was not worried, the altimeter still said I had 100 feet". My dad's friend said, "that altimeter is accurate plus or minus 200 feet". 😆 It was probably that air cushion that saved him. He was working as a stunt motorcycle rider at the time in a circus. Later he blamed it on the marines for removing, well beyond the limits of common sense, any fear of death. 😆

[@FranksReactions]

I was in the Norwegian Air Force back in the days and one day is was on my bike on the way out of the base and was on a road a few 100 meters down from the runway when an F-16 took off with afterburners almost right on top of me. I just had to get of the bike, cover my ears and I will NEVER forget that feeling.

[@Leekle2ManE]

"That rattle inside you..." Can 100% relate. Shortly after the Thunderbirds switched from the F-4 to the F-16, they did a show at the base my dad was stationed at. While 1-4 where doing their diamond way up high, 5 or 6 came in from behind us and blew past at a very low altitude to where you felt the rumble and the wind (but not as low as they show in this). I've never seen or felt this since. I can only assume that since the show was at an AF base they had permission to fly this low.

[@Bozbaby103]

Adrenaline, aggression, primal, near-euphoric.

[@bigbore4498]

A large part of that was that the F-4 was a twin engine and was more powerful that the 16. My uncle was a fighter pilot. And when we would go out on the flight line (back in the 80’s when you could actually do that) there was no comparison between the F-4’s and 16’s. The 16’s growled. The F-4’s roared. And they were the best looking fighter/bomber ever made.

[@Leekle2ManE]

@@bigbore4498 Yeah, we had F-4's at our base for a while and when they came in for landings they would pass over the baseball fields. Games always paused when they did because they were so deafening. But the Thunderbird that passed low and fast from behind us was an F-16.

[@bigbore4498]

@@Leekle2ManE Ahh. I read it wrong. That’s on me. Yes, the 16’s are loud at low altitude. But nothing like the F-4’s. Damn I miss those jets. They’d get murdered today. But they were really something.

[@eugenelapasaran5739]

i always love to see the movie top gun 2 i have waited since 2020

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Same!

[@oldrrocr]

Best recruiting poster ever! Every pilot that I knew in the USAF ONLY wanted to fly - all the time! Thanks for the awesome review!

[@dedexyz8475]

Look kiddies, there's Hollywood ACTORS, a script, a movie, and a plot line and then there's: The REAL Deal. As in the host of THIS channel! A THUNDERBIRD! Awesome+. Holy shit; kudos galore. How so? I'm an AF brat; my dad flew jet fighters early 1950's to late 70's. Two bailouts, 2X tours Vietnam/A1-E Skyraider/SOS. At 92, he's still around and sharp as hell.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Hey thanks! Your Dad is the real deal! Thanks for sharing

[@photoguyoc9775]

You totally nailed explaining 'the rattle'. Years ago I had a house in Oregon right in the approach path of the Hillsboro airport and every year they had a large airshow. I had the amazing privilege of seeing both the Thunderbirds and Blue Angels fly directly over my house in full formation at very low altitude. Thinking back to how I would hardly hear them until they were directly overhead and then BOOOM full jet thunder....one of the most thrilling experiences of my entire life!

[@mrsa101]

dude. you passion is contagious . thank you for doing this

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Awesome to hear! Blue skies

[@gailgallegos9620]

Love that review!! Total respect for your experience and expertise.

[@jeanniejones2084]

first time on your channel. Respect your commentary of Top Gun. I can see the excitement in your eyes when talking about aviation. thank you for your service.

[@equalityforall9902]

Our respect to all the servicemen, airmen, ratings out there

[@MarkS-yb1bl]

Boom! Thank you for flying the 'friendly skies.'

[@bigfish1026]

This movie brings a smile to my face.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Same!

[@thomasboyce1060]

I do know what you are talking about as to the feeling when you watch a military jet take off. When in the Air Force, while in Vietnam, I watched numerous F100 jets kick in their afterburners to take-off for a mission. I was a security policeman and worked on the perimeter of the air base I was on while over there.

[@susanhuber7969]

Omg! My dream come true! LOVE your channel! I have always loved that feeling inside when ever I hear that jet sound.When I was a little girl my Dad would take me to the airport near the end of the runway and watch planes take off and land. It was unreal I loved it I couldn't get enough! To this day,I am the one who love take off and landing in a commercial plane. I almost feel like crying the feeling overtakes me! To be able to be a passenger in a plane like these would be out of my realm of possibilites! Thank You for this, and Thank You for your service💯✌️👏💥

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

You’re awesome! Thank you so much for sharing your family story. SO stoked to have you here my friend 🙌

[@richardprophet3110]

I remember when we watched the SR 71 Blackbird take off. The shock wave was awesome . You felt it in your soul.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Amazing!

[@bjrnchrstn]

Strike Eagle was the sexiest plane in the sky! Was funny to see how you actually pulled your head back at 16:36 when Maverick got launched off the carrier and relax when he is off 😉👌🏼

[@zamfambam]

The exhaustion is real after a 1.5 hr flight. Much respect to those F-18 aircrew.

[@jerriarriola2029]

Thank you for your service to our country.

[@michaeldials9291]

Sound of Freedom baby!!! That is the feeling I felt being stationed at Nellis AFB from 1990-1993. I would watch the Thunderbirds practice from the dorms. I also enjoyed riding my bike along the perimeter road at Osan AB and watching the F-16s take off not that far from you. Amazing feeling!!

[@glovesbarbara1]

Much Respect to you sir, watching your reactions living the seen because you have been there is inspiring!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Hey thanks! But don’t call me sir 😂

[@henrypuyi5485]

Brother that feeling is the sound of freedom. 😊

[@vikingghost117]

Sure people say thanks for your service... but dude! Thanks for your service. Deepest respect! Thanks for the education as well, this is gold! I Just got back from seeing this film in theaters and it was so good I've been like, "I've got to watch everything there is on this film!!!!" I'm going to go see it again next week with my bro, who's also USAF. I used to go out and watch pilots in training take off... and every time without fail... like 30-80 car alarms in the parking lot I was chilling in would go off. That feelin is next level... nothin like it!!!!

[@davidellis7960]

That Feeling is why it is done, The first ten seconds of your first solo , Wheels Light -- Wheels Off -- Alone -- Not Connected to Earth -- Just Connected to Aircraft.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Well said. I got chills

[@patrickmusson4571]

At my age, I've resigned myself to just being a simulator jockey with my flight simulator 2020, I'm happy with that. I can still have a thrilling time trying to get better at flying a Hornet and doing it with the best scenery a flight simulator has ever had or ever will. I love your videos and your insight.

[@showusyaguppysaustralia1515]

Same 😆

[@crankybuzzard6867]

I remember, as a flight line medic (8th TFS) at Holloman.... the low passes you Thunderbirds did..... lol Talk about "shake the world". nice....

[@mikemcgown6362]

I can't wait to see this movie! I wanted to be a fighter pilot but the Air Force recruiter told me with all honesty that it would not be possible because I wear glasses. So with those dreams broken I went to drag-racing. That was my way of feeling the G forces. I'm sure it's nothing like the feeling of a fighter jet! There was no better feeling for me than to launch off the line to get to the end of the 1320 in less than 10 seconds. That was more than 35 years ago. There's no way to explain that feeling to someone that's never done it, but it's not something you can forget! I can really appreciate Tom's accomplishments in the movies he has done. And your descriptions of the maneuvers and the feelings you experience I can relate to! Thank you! I know my experiences are nothing compared to yours but I feel them in my soul.

[@jimthar17]

Did you have a call sign, and if so, what was it? Also: That P-51 is Tom's actual plane. He owns it and flies it. It's a part of his collection.

[@bocfat]

great break down, cant wait to see, was great getting a real fighter pilot perspective

[@Thra-82]

That’s cool that you were at Elmendorf as a kid. I remember watching air shows there when I was a kid back in the 80’s. I’m depressed that I’m going to miss the Arctic Thunder show this summer. The Thunderbirds are my favorite demonstration team.

[@pogo1140]

Look up Joe "Hoser" Satrapa, he's the guy who's F-14 HUD tape had his gun crosshair planted on the pilot's helmet of an F-15 he was fighting. He's also the guy who took his F-14A (the one with the problematic engine) on a 1v2 fight against USAF F-15's. The guy who after he managed to shoot off his thumb, had the surgeon sew his big toe to his hand so he could keep flying. Then there's Dale Snodgrass, who's ex RIO has a tape of them getting 3 "guns" kills, in a single multi bandit engagement against F-5 aggressors. Again F-14A

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Hi thanks!

[@manuwilson4695]

...Now I know exactly why American fighter pilots are the best in the world! Thanks Dude.👍

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Thanks Manu!

[@thetemplar8695]

Great commentary. Very cool to get the “inside scoop” from someone who’s been there! I lived right beside the flight line on Kadena Air Base in Okinawa and could sit there and watch the fighters take off and land all day long. Good stuff! Thanks for sharing your insight!

[@kingtut6619]

Kadena Air Base

[@63GBPackerfan]

I remember that feeling sitting on the ramp in a P-4 watching the F15’s doing a scramble at Bitburg AB.

[@cowboyj3962]

Really enjoyed your video about Maverick! Much respect sir and thank you for your service! I have always loved watching the Thunderbirds.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Thanks! Glad you are here!

[@artisaprimus6306]

The scene where he buzzes the admiral and takes the roof off the guard house is one of the best scenes of the movie.

[@ronblack7870]

that actually happened. it wasn't a special effect. the guardhouse was toast after that.

[@echoesofmalachor3700]

Got to witness a low pass(not as low as the trailer of course) of an SR-71 when I was a kid. The impact of that sound is something I will never forget. Indescribable.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Amazing

[@TheFunkhouser]

TGM looks like the modern combat air movie to how Saving Private Ryan was for WW2 combat movies. . . totally mind bendingly epic! Oh yeah, subbed bro, thanks 💪💯🤟

[@BecomeAPrime]

Omg so cool to see you have a KZbin channel. I got to interview you when you flew at LA County and your one of the few pilots I ever got a real good photo of 😍.

[@carieannpayne7091]

I love that you get the rattle! I spent every summer from 1993-1996 on a Air Force flight line in Korea. Army Aviation was wwwaaayyy diff from AF or Navy aviation, but spending the summer’s on AF flight lines really brought the adrenaline home!!!

[@vdubpowered]

The biggest thing I miss delivering to NAS JAX other than the people was seeing the birds and helos. Seeing the blackhawks, f34s, Hercules and others made it fun being out there

[@YvesGeiser]

I like the enthusiasm in your eyes. Thinking of we all started in stone age not having the technology, where does this come from? Why searching for edges and love speed. Cars, planes etc.

[@robertcanup4473]

In 1956 a friend of mine was in the Civil Air Patrol. He was on the way to a CAP meeting when he saw a B-36 take off from the SAC base. Then another, right after it. He stopped his car, and listened to the third take off. He realized, from the sound, that they were using War emergency throttle settings. He told me he said out loud: "Oh, my God, that's a combat launch." It was the famous 1956 incident where the entire Strategic Air Command was launched, with H-bombs, against the Soviet Union.

[@Atlink]

I remember when I was in Guam at Andersen AFB I was doing a Phase inspection on one of our F-16s (we were deployed from Cannon AFB) and our hangar was at the very end of the runway. Well, what better time to launch about 18 F-16s, two at a time, full AB. That rattle? Oh yes, I'm quite familiar with that rattle. I swear I'm still shaking from it, and that was years ago. Then I worked on U-2s at Osan AB. Different airframe, but good lord those engines to a near 90 degree takeoff... You could definitely tell when we launched in the morning. The whole peninsula could!

[@z06king]

Driving past Boeing field in Seattle, on airshow day 2, a B-1 bomber took off in full burner just as we were driving by. I told the kids I had called to tower to time that formation. We all had a good laugh, which we couldnt hear ourselves as the Lancer took off. Right. Next. To. Us. for a few seconds. LOL

[@esteva03]

Dude, that racecar analogy is something I share 100%. One day I tried to put myself on the skin of those people like you, who have experienced things like flying a fighter jet, and realized that some things seem great because you don't know better. Racing is great, it's exiting and a whole lotta fun in the proper setting; but like you said flight is just another level of excitement that can't be compared. Suggestion: Watch "Macross Plus". Both the OVA's and the Movie Edition. It's pretty fantastical but the feeling is there. The competition and the rivalry aspect I think is pretty awesome. And when you were talking about "the types of pilots" I automatically thought of this story I'm recommending.

[@Sharonmplus]

Omg, a Macross Plus reference!

[@joseivanbeau]

Since I was a kid I loved aviation. I was at the AFROTC, but came out sooner I noticed I start using glasses, Back then Be a pilot was impossible. But this movie is one of the reason I love Aviation

[@mofo7689]

My biggest "arousal" was at Holloman AFB many years ago. I was using the base gym while on leave and entering the base gym maybe 4 football fields from the runway. New Mexico summer sunsets are spectacular despite the brutal high temps. Holloman is a pilot training school. So, I'm pulling into the gym parking lot and hear a plane perform an unrestricted take-off. Oddly enough, I also hear the radio in the middle "Great Balls of Fire" while my body core is still rattling from the takeoff. THAT is recruit material.

[@sherwinsalvatori6997]

First pilot that does a review and not critical at a aviation movie .great reviews

[@Wickhaven1]

I saw Top Gun at MCAS Beaufort SC. Theater full of Marine air wingers. It was an amazing experience. Even though it was Navy, we all bought in to it. I can’t wait until #2 comes out. I should road-trip to Beaufort to watch it 😁

[@ArjunSingh-qt5jn]

at 6:02 your head moved back like you are flying that jet lol :D just loved that keep coming more videos bro

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Ha! Thanks so much. Glad you are here bro!

[@JJ-ti9dl]

Awesome videos.Top Gun one of my all time favorites. We vacation on Cape Cod and for years fighter jets would fly over ( Otis AFB) was right there was so cool. On 9-11 I was on Cape, 4 of the fighter jets flew over where I was . They went out all together like I’ve never seen and shook the back deck I was standing on. Only when I got back to CT I found out they were headed to NYC. Finally will be able to watch the sequel just have to see what network can watch it on. ( Hulu Netflix any of them) after watching your videos will really make me watch extremely close. Thank you for your service.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Awesome thanks for sharing!

[@markwilliams6009]

New subscriber my self love your content on top gum and thanks for your service I only saw the thunder birds once at micdeal Air Force base in the late 80s they were assume

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Thanks so much!

[@Pauls180]

Hi I'm new to your channel and love the way you break down the flying sequencies. It's always great to get an insight into flying from someone who has been there and done that. I'm from the UK and have spent many an hour on the fence watching your fellow aviators flying the F15C/D and E models out of RAF Lakenheath and have experienced the rattle many times. Awesome. My question is do you give any warning to your back seater before you start pulling large amounts of G as I would imagine it can be very disorientating if you are not expecting it.

[@hawkmoriss223]

when i was young the blue angels made a diamond pass while i was going down my street on a skateboard. they surprised me so much i simply shouted wooooooo!!! a moment i will never forget

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Yessss love it

[@avvn9331]

Good one , nice to wathc this one, the movie is awesome, and best experienced on 4dx, all the hardwork paid off

[@danbierschbach7743]

I appreciate your insight, especially about the wings. Thank you for your Service to our country!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Much appreciated, thanks for being here!

[@chrisgoehring7732]

When I was at Langley I was working third shift on the line by myself on my plane when the alert birds from the 48th ,f-15’s, had a alert response and did full afterburner takeoffs right in front of me 0330 no one else around was totally awesome!!!

[@capy7756]

Appreciate your channel man. You're doing a great job, good luck with everything

[@alphadragongamingFTW]

I remember when I was living in Las Cruces NM, quite often if you were driving North I believe towards Alamogordo If White Sands Missile range had any kind of testing going on they had the major highway closed till the testing had flown by. I remember one time They had it closed for about 20 min and I was out of my car waiting and I heard a loud noise and as I looked there were about 5 F117 stealth fighters that were flying right above really low, low enough that I could feel it in my chest. Pretty awesome thing. This was year and years ago before I really had a smart phone so getting quick videos or snapshots was not really possible. That Opening scene here made me think of that.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@rgreigjazzguitar]

Just discovered your channel and the two Top Gun commentaries. I love it and your passion for aviation. I'm a musician (jazz guitarist) and I connect to that passion a desire to be the best you can be and be better in your craft. Very cool stuff. Much respect to Tom Cruise and the crew for making Top Gun: Maverick as realistic as possible and going through all that training. I saw it 4 times in theater (3 times in Dolby and once in iMax). It was powerful and moving each time. I also appreciate this channel witnessing the expertise and passion for flying jets. Best wishes!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Hey thanks! Awesome to have you here 👍

[@injerin3705]

Awsome vid man! and thank you for your service...

[@user-gu3ie]

Tom cruise is a badass,...this man truly shows a lot of respect for those who fly .. all these men are such badasses, and Tim cruise is actually one of them

[@docnoisewater6481]

Sounds like Freedom! Great vid! Appreciate your Service. I did 22.5 AF, last 15.5 as a Recruiter at all levels and had the pleasure of putting some great individuals in as Pilots. Much respect.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Nicely done! Glad you’re here!

[@FaroiaAlves]

Diretamente de Portugal, um grande abraço e adorei a referência da carta de amor à Aviação.

[@diverbob8]

Great Job, Thanks for your service!

[@pogo1140]

The F/A-18D and F (the two seat variants) do not have flight controls in the back as far as I know. The controls in the back seat are for the radar and other things

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Not cool! 😂

[@pogo1140]

@@MaxAfterburnerusa The last plane that a new pilot flies that has dual controls are the TA-4 and now the T-45. Been that way since the Navy F-4's. Your first flight in the F/A-18 will be as the passenger while you IP talks you through what he/she's doing. then you land, switch places and they give you instructions from the back while you fly. The 2 seat F/A-18's are the designated FAC-A birds since NAVY doctrine mandates that one person flies the plane while the Forward Air Control focus' on the mission of managing and directing the air support assets.

[@christophercassidy-schroed9169]

I was never a fighter pilot and always wanted to be. But I was a tank commander and I was that guy that wasn't a yes man and just wanted to command a tank for the rest of my days. I was Australia's youngest tank commander at age 21 and got my first command as a Trooper/Private. Was a huge deal for me.

[@rw7900]

Great review! We call people that want to keep flying in the Army and not have the responsibility of Command "Warrant Officers!" 😂

[@thesouthwestliferealestate]

Great Job! Love your passion and your descriptions are spot on. I know as a retired USAF aviator.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Thanks amigo!

[@FumiTheKitten]

Movie was amazing way better than the first one. I did not want it to end.

[@dodgerblu3158]

Love living next to Nelis AFB. Seeing amazing machines daily.

[@AlbaAdventures]

Very cool bit of information about flight wings.

[@ericasteffenson]

I have some great pics refueling the Thunderbirds in South America when we supported them going from show to show. And the most fun I ever had puking was in an F-16 out of Luke. Great pics (outside the cockpit, never in) there too. #NKAWTG

[@martintapia9374]

😃👍 Awesome insights into what it means to fly those fighter jets 👍

[@benjamintodd664]

Ryan you've gotta come to my restaurant when/if you come thru Denver. It's called FULL AFTERBURNER CALZONES. People ask "Why fighter jets?" ...and I basically show them this video and repeat what you said 😎 Come hang w us! I bet we know a few of the same guys. And bring a patch for my wall! -Stiller

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

That’s awesome! Thanks for the invite bro, I’ll look you up when I’m in Denver next!

[@Mrmojorisin76]

Awesome video breakdown, Sir & thank you for serving. Cone from a military family here (Navy & Army).. Loved Top Gun in 86'...Didn't have the eyesight 20/20 to get in Naval Academy, here...always had the dream, though. I've seen the Thunderbirds at Air Force academy in Co.. Always awesome!

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@matthewesposito6973]

***potential spoiler alert*** Only seen a few of your videos so far but love them! Watching this the day after seeing the movie and you’re spot on with your prediction of portraying maverick as the guy who challenges the status quo and tried to figure out how to be more lethal. That’s exactly how he handled the mission at hand and exactly why iceman wanted maverick to teach. I loved that part to the movie so that’s so cool to see you thought about it beforehand!

[@DirtyJerseyProductions]

11:55 In the Growler/Super Hornet, the eject selection is ironically in the back seat. I think the bigger issue is most of the switches/buttons required for EPs are in the front seat. If you don’t have a NATOPS qualified pilot up there, it could be a serious issue if you have an emergency.

[@trampfbrown]

My son loved Top Gun and couldn't wait for this sequel to come out. Unfortunately, we will not be able to watch it with him as he is in Basic training for the US Air Force. I know this is the Navy depicted in Top Gun, but I am so glad they finally made this sequel and thank you for breaking it down.

[@MaxAfterburnerusa]

Hi! Glad you’re here