Top Gun Maverick Test Run Scene | Fighter Pilot Reacts

[@robbob5302]

There are two kinds of officer. There are those who risk their careers to protect their troops. And those who risk their troops to protect their career.

[@markymarknj]

I like Phoenix' reaction too. Hangman's change through this was more interesting. At first, he's like, NFW Mav can do this. Then, Hangman was waiting to see Mav crash and burn-figuratively speaking; he's thinking that'll be fun. Then, as Mav dives on the target, Hangman's expression is like, "This SOB just might pull this off." Finally, all Hangman can say is "Damn", as if he realizes that he has some things to learn yet.

[@JIMDEZWAV]

Are / were you a Fighter Pilot if so could you make that test run time on that course ?.

[@JIMDEZWAV]

PS , just a fun question mate , no but really could you ? 🤤

[@markymarknj]

@@JIMDEZWAV no, I was in the Navy, but I worked in SONAR. I have my pilot's license, but that was as a civilian pilot.

[@JIMDEZWAV]

@@markymarknj You helped protect your country and mine = Australia = RESPECT MATE 👍👍

[@markymarknj]

@@JIMDEZWAV you're most welcome, Mate!

[@shagrat47]

What I noticed and really appreciated in the movie, was the fact they used the right controls, pressed the correct buttons/levers and not made up some Hollywood Fighter stick. When he pulled the paddle swith to override the G-Limiter to pull beyond the "safe limits" made me smile... Yes, it is still a Hollywood movie, but they put a lot of good stuff in to make it look right.😊

[@janarookswood4395]

This was actually done by Blue Angel #6 (the sneak low past solo). He tells a funny story about Tom Cruise being in the back seat. The pilot (call sign Walleye) had to wear a Mav Helment and had to have the back of his neck shaved and some of tom cruise's hair glued to the back of his neck He also did the low pass with the concept plane over Ed Harris in a Blue Angel jet and post production it was re-skinned by CGI to Blue Angel jet

[@jayhope615]

it was probably tom cruise himself..he absolute y100% flew f-18's in the making of the movie,i don't think the other actors did..Tom Cruise knows how to fly these jets..they ain't going to admit it though for obvious reasons..

[@petermmilne]

Pish

[@KernitTheFont]

But... but...Tom said no CGI! None whatsoever! All in camera! 😂

[@cadesfamilytime1675]

⁠this was frank weisser former blue angel flying for Tom in most scenes

[@caroleinwv]

I love how you integrate leadership into your review.

[@rcslyman8929]

"Hell of a bit of showboating, Neo. Was that really necessary?" "I'm sorry, sir, what squadron is this, again? The Thunderbirds. Showboating's kind of in the job description."

[@markymarknj]

Yeah, right!

[@bertg.6056]

A great and somewhat personal presentation, Ryan. Thanks so much !

[@michaelmappin4425]

I'm giving the like because I wanna believe that you're really OG. My experience was far too many sticks in the mud, and far too few folks willing to stick their neck out. I was way too mouthy for my own good, but young sailors still call me to this day and tell me how much they enjoyed serving with me.

[@ratcapricorn1895]

It's so AMAZING how the REAL pilot is doing that low level flying around the mountainous terrain!

[@benettakrusk2076]

Love this part of TGM, enjoyed hearing your perspective and commits…very interesting, may be a favorite!

[@franknewell7017]

I loved this content. I like your other stuff too but this was why I subscribed to the channel. Keep it up.

[@556MSL]

Creativity has inherent risks, without it there is no innovation. Without innovation there is no edge on the enemy. In the risk must be managed never eliminated. Thanks for the video and philosophy.

[@556MSL]

@@karlwithak. That's what the thumbs down button is for. Don't waste your time

[@joevaccaro6655]

Thanks for the breakdown, Neo!

[@GoD_Quake]

Nice intro coming out of the blackout tunnel. 😊

[@neodecker]

Will you plz challenge C. W. Lemoine to a DCS F15 vs F16dog fight??. Gonky just doesn't have the right stuff.

[@michaelruffin9629]

Gonky needs use his plane of his flight career F-18. You should dogfight CW, Gonky and Growling Sidewinders in an video.

[@rustyshaklferd1897]

I’d like to see that. I don’t think they’re allowed to put out there exact combat tactics

[@jollythesmith6568]

Idk who we need to talk to but the fact there hasn’t been a KZbin fighter pilot tournament of aces is a missed opportunity. Theres more than enough former real life pilots on KZbin plus professional sim pilots that it would be super sick and I’m sure am interesting competition. Do it in DCS obviously but either have a set aircraft all pilots are comfortable with, have the group vote on a lineup of planes to use, or have multiple events using each individual plane or a combination of all 3 I know I’d definitely watch that and I doubt it’s just me

[@kenxiong6830]

Don’t forget F35 pilot Hasard Lee!!!! 🛩️

[@basedfed4358]

Zzz stupid f35 pilot getting jdamed

[@jimm2216]

Fantastic review! Thank you for taking the time to share your insight and knowledge!

[@hortiz305]

Nice!! Neo is the REAL LIFE MAVERICK!!!

[@sonnygoc-ong7011]

Enjoyed your threading the precise needle of innovation and balance.. HA[HOOYAAH and ALOHA].. PEACE..

[@pogo1140]

Question I had was, how much time in afterburner does a clean F/A-18E have? Last time I did any calculations for it, I came up with about 4-5 min

[@stupidburp]

First Super Hornets boom the SAMs while Growler buddy provides electronic warfare cover. Following SH pop up earlier and drop onto target with 6Gs or less to keep external stores and the pilots from going wonky. Then back to the carrier before bandits show up. Unless they want to get some Su-57 kills too on the way out.

[@hoodmimir]

Those maneuvers were carried out by Argentine pilots against the British in the 1982 war. They used DAGGER planes, just like the callsign they used in the movie.

[@rlstafford4359]

I like the idea of Rebel For a Cause. The Cause? YOU CAN DO IT!

[@GrandPoppyA]

I'm curious if there was ever a situation that you witnessed an aviator pull off a move that at the time you thought was impossible/improbable? Plus when they landed they got massive praise from the other pilots.

[@Kmbri]

U mean u like flying and got along with “Mavericks” 😜

[@ericcrilley8871]

You should definitely do a DCS collab video with Growling Sidewinder

[@I25M]

Do the Thunderbirds have training specific jets or did you practice in the full livery show jets?

[@christianfuller5653]

full livery show

[@graytimmons1416]

How about a reaction to the PBS JSF fifer competition documentary? I’ve watched it several times. It’s so intriguing.

[@stargazer2504]

Neo, what you didn't know is that just before you were called into your boss' office, the tower boss came and yelled something about a snot nosed jockey doing smokey vertical takeoffs...and wanting some butts. Also interestingly, you stood there at attention and said "there was no danger, so I did it".

[@murphygreen8484]

You took it.. AND BROKE A MAJOR RULE OF ENGAGEMENT. Then you broke another one with that, uh, circus stunt fly-by. Rules of engagement exists for your safety and for that of your team. They are not flexible, nor am I. Either obey them, or you're history. Is that clear?

[@SgmNightWolf]

NAH that intro was fire I like dat.

[@scottkelley1558]

Here’s a question for you: if the canyon was the BEST run in because the SAMs could not track that low, would it not be the best way out to avoid the MEZ? Aren’t the missiles a bigger threat than the Su-54 Felons?

[@nobodyexceptme7794]

Is that piece on the right a photo or a painting/artwork? Beautiful

[@seanyeo4069]

Would love to see a collaboration or dogfight with growling sidewinder

[@shawnhalladay1054]

Good morning homie good to see ya...

[@rlstafford4359]

We call that the pickle barrel in the Navy.

[@briangulley6027]

I joined the USAF in 1977 a few years after Vietnam when all of the middle and senior people had been to SEA during the war. I was a crew chief on F-15A's at Langley AFB everyone had a mission first get shit done now attitude. We referred to ourselves as TAC trained killers. By the late 80's early 90's that attitude was gone and replaced with the go-along-to-get-along mind set. Of course, now days with DEI / wokeness no one dares to step out of line. No wonder recruitment and retention sucks. We need to get back to hair on fire, balls out, full speed ahead, mission first, getter done attitude. Reopen the O and NCO clubs nothing builds comradery like a few drinks, war stories, and bonding with your team. Assign company grade officers, and NCO's as "UBER" drives as a rotating addition duty to prevent DUI's. Let's put fun back in the military and sweep the eggshells off the floor.

[@heatoncustomwoodworkingflo1769]

I got out in 95 due to exactly what you're talking about. I was a nuke on a carrier (chuck pig...if you know, you know) and it was getting so damned political even in the enlisted ranks.

[@novemberzed9163]

Ain't coming back. This is what happens when politics and feefees infiltrate the sphere. At first they bully you for excluding the wokies from your special cool club, and then in your foolishness, and your empathy, you let them in, then as they infiltrate and gain numbers, they tell you that YOU don't fit in anymore in a cool establishment that YOU created, and not to be selfish for wanting to cling on to outdated ideals, and so they kick you out. In the end, it was all your fault for letting them in to begin with.

[@Bluelagoonstudios]

I've seen guys commenting on the shortcomings of the movie < they forgot it is a movie, not a documentary. And don't think what this movie will do to younger people and join the Marines/ Navy. Are they so short-sighted? They are showing what kind of guys they are, probably the ones that create a toxic environment in their team.

[@ChrisMedvetz-cn9kl]

I loved phenex too she's so awsome

[@kevinbahr5954]

Pretty sure the hornet would fold in half under 9.5g…

[@JIMDEZWAV]

Is this run available in DCS ?

[@arnie24070127]

Hell yeah Neo

[@robertmosher7418]

The F/A 18 is a fly by wire, isn't it? So is he fighting the G force of the turns and afterburner? Because he isn't having going to fight the aircraft, right?

[@flyingwombatazazz6736]

Max. I don't agree with your assessment of cyclone. Yes. He is by the book, but i think he wanted mav to fly the course. Show it can be done. I think his look is. God i hope he pull this off. Cyclone wiuld have been doing everything to get mav out of the air and he most definitely would not have made him flight leader for the mission. Cyclone did what he had to get mav motivated to show the pups it can be done. I could be wrong, but think he used a little psychology for thr bezt results.

[@markymarknj]

That's an interesting take! It makes sense because, even though Cyclone isn't the most likable character, he's not stupid. That would be genius to use reverse psychology on Mav; you know ground him, knowing that he'd have a chip on his shoulder and want to do the mission even more.

[@markymarknj]

As I've thought about your point, there are a couple of pieces of circumstantial evidence that back up your take. One, Mav was able to get an airplane! Had Cyclone really been serious about grounding him, he'd have made sure word was passed down to whomever keeps the airplanes, so he wouldn't be able to requisition one. If Cyclone had really been serious about grounding Mav, why leave the door open to "borrow" a plane? Secondly, the range was open. Thirdly, Cyclone's facial expressions line up with what you said. He doesn't look angry. He's like okay, good, let's see if this crazy, rebellious SOB can pull it off; let's see if he can show the kids that the mission can be done!

[@onewade1974]

From all your video's I'm going out on a limb and guessing you where standing at attention in from of your superiors a few times! Lol

[@ManicSalamander]

Fighter Pilot is about the only role where I would say this...I don't think there really is a place for Cyclone commanding fighter pilots. You guys are out there to win battles. Barring overwhelming supremacy in training and equipment, you don't win an air battle by religiously avoiding risks. I could see being led by someone who cares for the equipment in regular training, but they have to make space for their Mavericks (which are hopefully most of them) to get used to doing crazy shit, to get familiar with it. So it becomes less of a risk in the future. The leader should strike a balance between that essential battle-winning attitude and the need to preserve the equipment inventory and personnel. But there is a yin and a yang to it. I come from equipment maintenance. That is where you want the opposite attitude. I fix surgical microscopes and motorcycles. Every job is my personal prayer for safe travel or uncomplicated, quality surgical procedures, on behalf of the user. People like me build the foundation that every Maverick stands on when they take their risks. I ride, and I know the value of knowing EXACTLY what I am riding when I push the limits. The EXACTLY part is my work product. Unless external factors mandate a rush job (which I advocate against) I will eliminate every risk I see. Sometimes, on my own, I will experiment- take risks- on something nobody is counting on, that will cause minimal harm if it fails. Fail small. That's my rule.

[@kristopherbrowne5306]

as a comercial pilot, what airline do you work for?

[@Fightingturtle404]

I don't know if I could be fighter pilot I would probably cheat in a dogfight lol I don't like to lose 🤣

[@AR-bl2hx]

What is up with the cameraman, is he drunk?😅 No tripod to keep it steady?

[@rockerbigjoe5711]

Does this guy seem like he's coping Gerand Thumb?

[@JSFGuy]

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[@klonktorsk]

Who tells Jim Carrey that we've located his lost brother?

[@alexanderreque6253]

I like that comment, no more of this bullseye,its shack

[@Kendrizzle55]

No reason to continously move the camera on still shots.

[@craigcalder7264]

The whole mission seemed pointless,why not just use the tomahawks to destroy the target like they did the airfield?just saying

[@Dr_LK]

Why the camera moves when you talk? Is very tiring... and also the repetitive music is distracting...

[@Myuutsuu85]

It's not that big of an issue.

[@DeeDeevanGogh]

OMG that mustache lol Your call sign should be after gay boys ...VP for Village People or FM for Freddie Mercury. Not a fan ...great content tho. Love your energy and sense of humor. Thumbed up and subscribed but please get a good razor and lose that flavor saver lol