• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
  • About
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Advertise
methodshop

methodshop

tech news, reviews & how to's

  • Trending
  • Latest Stories
  • Fun
  • Culture
  • Learn
  • Tech
  • Search
You are here: Home / Entertainment / TV & Film / 30 Of The Most Memorable Top Gun Quotes
Top Gun Quotes
Paramount Pictures

30 Of The Most Memorable Top Gun Quotes

Here's a list of the best Top Gun quotes from Maverick, Goose, Viper, Stinger, Jester, Iceman and the rest of the Top Gun cast.

March 17, 2019 by Nancy Lee Grace
Facebook0Tweet0Pin0LinkedIn0

Here are the best Top Gun quotes from Maverick, Goose, Viper, Stinger, Jester, Iceman and the rest of the Top Gun cast.

There’s a lot of reasons to like the 1986 movie Top Gun. The Tony Scott directed film made over $356 million dollars worldwide, has an award-winning soundtrack, incredible cinematography, and a legendary cast that includes Tom Cruise, Anthony Edwards, Val Kilmer, Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins, Michael Ironside, and Kelly McGillis.

And if that collection of accolades isn’t impressive enough, there’s another reason we are all still talking about Top Gun decades later. The script. The film is full of memorable lines and lots of great fighter pilot trash talk. Here’s a list of the best Top Gun quotes from Maverick, Goose, Iceman, and the rest of the Top Gun cast.

The Need For Speed

Out of all of the Top Gun quotes on this list, this quote might be the most famous.

  • Maverick: “I feel the need…”
  • Goose: “…the need for speed!”

“I feel the need… the need for speed!” #TopGun #TopGunMovie #TopGunQuotes #Maverick
Click To Tweet

Watch The Birdie

When Maverick and Goose encounter aggressive Russian MiG 28 fighters, they need to respond but show restraint and not use their weapons. Instead, both sets of pilots attempt to outmaneuver each other using their flying skills. Maverick clearly wins this encounter for the Americans by turning his F-14 Tomcat upside down over the MiG so they can give the Russian pilots the middle finger and take a Polaroid picture of the encounter.





  • Goose: “Watch the birdie!”

You Were In A 4G Inverted Dive With A MiG 28?

  • Carole: God, he loved flying with you Maverick. But he would’ve done it anyway… without you. He’d have hated it, but he would’ve done it.
  • Charlie: So, lieutenant, where exactly were you?
  • Maverick: Well, we…
  • Goose: Thank you.
  • Maverick: Started up on a 6, when he pulled from the clouds, and then I moved in above him.
  • Charlie: Well, if you were directly above him, how could you see him?
  • ‘Maverick: Because I was inverted.
  • Iceman: (Coughs whilst saying) Bullshit.
  • Goose: No, he was man. It was a really great move. He was inverted.
  • Charlie: You were in a 4g inverted dive with a MiG 28? Maverick: Yes, ma’am.
  • Charlie: At what range?
  • Maverick: Um, about two meters.
  • Goose: It was actually about one and a half I think. It was one and a half. I’ve got a great Polaroid of it, and he’s right there, must be one and a half. Maverick: Was a nice picture. Goose: Thanks.
  • Charlie: Eh, lieutenant, what were you doing there?
  • Goose: Communicating.
  • Maverick: Communicating. Keeping up foreign relations. You know, giving him the bird!
  • Goose: (Charlie looks puzzled, so Goose clarifies) You know, the finger
  • Charlie: Yes, I know the finger, Goose.
  • Goose: I-I’m sorry, I hate it when it does that, I’m sorry. Excuse me.

Going Mach 2 With Your Hair On Fire

Maverick is a hot head and his love interest/flying instructor, Charlie, tries to get him to find a middle ground between being an amazing pilot and having a deathwish.

  • Charlie: “You’re not going to be happy unless you’re going Mach 2 with your hair on fire.”

“You’re not going to be happy unless you’re going Mach 2 with your hair on fire.” #TopGun #TopGunMovie #TopGunQuotes #Maverick
Click To Tweet

It’s Time To Buzz The Tower

At the end of a great flight session, Maverick requests permission for a tower flyby. His request is denied but that doesn’t stop him. This Top Gun quote is just another example of Marverik’s reckless attitude that makes everyone both love and hate him at the same time.

  • Goose: “No. No, Mav, this is not a good idea.”
  • Maverick: “Sorry, Goose, but it’s time to buzz the tower.”

“Sorry, Goose, but it’s time to buzz the tower.” #TopGunQuotes #TopGunMovie #TopGun
Click To Tweet

You Can Be My Wingman

Even though Maverick and Iceman are bitter rivals throughout the film, they are both fighting on the same side. After Maverick saves Iceman in combat, the two former enemies have this touching exchange on the ground.

  • Iceman: “You! You are still dangerous. You can be my wingman any time.”
  • Maverick: “[email protected]*t! You can be mine.”

“You can be my wingman any time.” #TopGunQuotes #TopGun #TopGunMovie
Click To Tweet

Just A Walk In The Park

  • Goose: “It’s time for the big one.”
  • Iceman: “You up for this one, Maverick?”
  • Maverick: “Just a walk in the park, Kazansky.”

Are You A Good Pilot?

  • Charlie: “Listen, can I ask you a personal question?”
  • Maverick: “That depends.”
  • Charlie: “Are you a good pilot?”
  • Maverick: “I can hold my own.”
  • Charlie: “Great, then I won’t have to worry about you making your living as a singer.”

Great Balls Of Fire

  • Goose: “Great balls of fire!”

She’s Lost That Loving Feeling

  • Maverick: (Spots Charlie for the first time) She’s lost that loving feeling.
  • Goose: She’s lo… No she hasn’t.
  • Maverick: Yes, she has.
  • Goose: She’s not lost that lo…
  • Maverick: Goose, she’s lost it, man.
  • Goose: Come on!
  • Goose: (To himself) Aw sh… I hate it when he does that.

I’ll Have What He’s Having

  • Charlie: “I’ll have what he’s having. Hemlock, is it?”
  • Maverick: “Ice water.”

I Don’t Like You Because You’re Dangerous

  • Iceman: “You’re everyone’s problem. That’s because every time you go up in the air you’re unsafe. I don’t like you because you’re dangerous.”

“I don’t like you because you’re dangerous.” #Iceman #TopGunQuotes #TopGun #TopGunMovie
Click To Tweet

Let’s Have Some Fun With Him

  • Maverick: “If I can’t shoot this son of a bitch, let’s at least have some fun with him.”

That Was Some Of The Best Flying… Until You Got Killed

This quote from Jester criticizes Maverick’s reckless flying and the potential jeopardy that it puts the rest of the team in. Making it even more biting, Jester delivers this ego smashing verbal jab in front of the other pilots while they are all in the locker room.

  • Jester: “That was some of the best flying that I’ve seen to date — right up to the part where you got killed.”

“That was some of the best flying that I’ve seen to date — right up to the part where you got killed.” #TopGun #TopGunMovie #TopGunQuotes
Click To Tweet

Classified Information

This is one of the most famous Top Gun quotes. But did this phrase originate in Top Gun or did they just repurpose it? Let us know in he comments if you know.

  • Maverick: “It’s classified. I could tell you, but then I’d have to kill you.”

“It’s classified. I could tell you, but then I’d have to kill you.” #TopGun #TopGunQuotes
Click To Tweet

You Don’t Own That Plane! The Taxpayers Do!

  • Stinger: “Maverick, you just did an incredibly brave thing. (Pause) What you should have done was land your plane! You don’t own that plane! The taxpayers do! Son, your ego is writing checks your body can’t cash!”

“You don’t own that plane! The taxpayers do!” #TopGun #TopGunMovie #TopGunQuotes
Click To Tweet

If You Think, You’re Dead

via GIPHY

  • Maverick: “You don’t have time to think up there. If you think, you’re dead.”

“If you think, you’re dead.” #TopGun #TopGunMovie #TopGunQuotes
Click To Tweet

A Target-Rich Environment

  • Maverick: (Walks into a bar) “This is what I call a target-rich environment.”

“This is what I call a target-rich environment.” #TopGun #TopGunMovie #TopGunQuotes
Click To Tweet

Take Me To Bed Or Lose Me Forever

Meg Ryan was only 25 at the time she was in Top Gun. Just imagine Meg Ryan in her prime asking you to take her to bed. Yes, please!

  • Carole: “Hey, Goose, you big stud!”
  • Goose: “That’s me, honey.”
  • Carole: “Take me to bed or lose me forever.”
  • Goose: “Show me the way home, honey.”

“Take me to bed or lose me forever.” – Meg Ryan …. #TopGunQuotes #TopGun #MegRyan #TopGunMovie
Click To Tweet

He’s Going Vertical

  • Maverick: “He’s going vertical, so am I.”
  • Goose: “We’re going ballistic Mav go get him.”
  • Maverick: “No way Jester, you’re mine.”
  • Goose: “Come on Mav do some of that pilot sh*t.”

Tower, This Is Ghost Rider Requesting A Flyby

  • Maverick: Tower, this is Ghost Rider requesting a flyby.
  • Air Boss Johnson: Negative, Ghost Rider, the pattern is full.
  • Viper: Good morning, gentlemen, the temperature is 110 degrees.
  • Wolfman: Holy shit, it’s Viper!
  • Goose: Viper’s up here, great… oh shit…
  • Maverick: Great, he’s probably saying, “Holy shit, it’s Maverick and Goose.”
  • Goose: Yeah, I’m sure he’s saying that.

No Points For Second Place

In an attempt to demoralize Maverick and Goose, Iceman’s partner, Slider, makes it clear that their team is aiming for the Top Gun trophy.

  • Slider: “Remember, boys, no points for second place.”

“Remember, boys, no points for second place.” #TopGun #TopGunMovie #TopGunQuotes
Click To Tweet

The List Is Long But Distinguished

  • Slider: “Goose, whose butt did you kiss to get in here anyway?”
  • Goose: “The list is long but distinguished.”
  • Slider: “Yeah, well so is my Johnson.”

That’s Pretty Arrogant

  • Viper: “In case some of you are wondering who the best is, they are up here on this plaque.”
  • Viper: “Do you think your name will be on that plaque?”
  • Maverick: Yes, sir.
  • Viper: “That’s pretty arrogant, considering the company you’re in.”
  • Maverick: “Yes, sir.”
  • Viper: “I like that in a pilot.”

Your Ego Is Writing Checks Your Body Can’t Cash

Maverick is good as he is bad. After Stinger, his commanding officer, reviews all of Maverick’s flying accomplishments, he follows up with a list all of his mistakes. Stringer then says one of the most classic Top Gun quotes of the film, “Son, your ego is writing checks your body can’t cash.”

  • Stinger: (To Maverick) “Son, your ego is writing checks your body can’t cash!”

“Son, your ego is writing checks your body can’t cash!” #TopGunQuotes #TopGun
Click To Tweet

The Plaque For The Alternates

If you had to pick only one Val Kilmer Top Gun quote, then this would probably be it.

  • Iceman: The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies’ room.

You Think I’m Reckless?

  • Maverick: Jesus Christ, and you think I’m reckless? When I fly, I’ll have you know that my crew and my plane come first.
  • Charlie: Well, I am going to finish my sentence, Lieutenant. My review of your flight performance was right on.
  • Maverick: Is that right? Charlie: That is right, but I held something back. I see some real genius in your flying, Maverick, but I can’t say that in there. I was afraid that everyone in the tax trailer would see right through me, and I just don’t want anyone to know that I’ve fallen for you.

You’re Dangerous And Foolish

  • Iceman: Maverick, it’s not your flying, it’s your attitude. The enemy is dangerous. But right now, you’re worse than the enemy. You’re dangerous and foolish. You may not like the guys flying with you, they may not like you, but whose side are you on?
  • Maverick: That’s right, Iceman. I am dangerous.

“The enemy is dangerous. But right now, you’re worse than the enemy. You’re dangerous and foolish.” #TopGunQuotes #TopGun #TopGunMovie
Click To Tweet

Rubber Dog Shit

  • Stinger: “And if you screw up just this much, you’ll be flying a cargo plane full of rubber dog shit out of Hong Kong!”
  • Maverick: “Yes, sir!”

Top Gun Movie Quote: “If you screw up, you’ll be flying a cargo plane full of rubber dog sh*t out of Hong Kong!” #TopGunQuotes #TopGun
Click To Tweet

Talk To Me Goose

Maverick might be an incredible pilot, but it’s clear that Maverick and Goose are a team. Throughout the film, Maverick shows how much he relies on his copilot, Goose, by repeatedly saying “Talk to me Goose.” Even after Goose tragically dies in an accident, Maverick still says the phrase when he needs guidance. While grasping his dead friend’s dog tags, Maverick whispers “Talk to me Goose” even though he knows it’s a request that won’t be answered.

  • Maverick: “Talk to me Goose.”

Top Gun Movie: Success & Legacy

All of these great Top Gun quotes are just a small part of what made this film such an immediate hit with audiences. The Top Gun movie made $356 million dollars worldwide for Paramount Pictures and almost everything it touched turned to gold. Here are some highlights.

  • Top Gun Movie Soundtrack: The Top Gun soundtrack was the best-selling soundtrack of 1986 as well as one of the best-selling soundtracks of all time. In addition to making the 1964 Righteous Brothers song “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'” popular again, the soundtrack includes several major hit songs including Berlin‘s “Take My Breath Away” and Kenny Loggins‘ “Danger Zone.” The soundtrack and several of its songs have been recognized with awards and nominations by the Oscars, Golden Globes, Brit Awards, and Grammys among others.
  • Anthony Edwards: Before Top Gun, Anthony Edwards was acting in nerdy comedy films like Revenge Of The Nerds (1983) and Gotcha! (1985). But after Top Gun, he lost the loser typecast and landed charismatic roles in several hit TV shows including Northern Exposure (1990-1995) and E.R. (1994-2009).
  • Val Kilmer: Similar to Anthony Edwards, Val Kilmer’s early acting opportunities were limited to goofball roles in films like Real Genius (1985) and Top Secret! (1984). But the decade that followed Top Gun included a string of major hits for Kilmer including The Doors (1991), Thunderheart (1992), True Romance (1993), and Tombstone (1993).
  • Meg Ryan: Before 1986, no one knew about Meg Ryan except fans of Charles In Charge (1987-1990) and As The World Turns. But after Top Gun, she landed leading roles in Innerspace (1987), When Harry Met Sally (1989), Joe Versus The Volcano (1990), The Doors (1991), and Sleepless In Seattle (1993).
  • Tom Cruise: Top Gun is also widely credited with propelling Tom Cruise to A-list status. He’s had one of the most successful Hollywood careers in modern history.
  • Tony Scott: Before Top Gun, Tony Scott had only directed a few relatively unknown projects. But the success of Top Gun put him at the helm of a string of Hollywood blockbusters including Beverly Hill Cop II (1987), Days Of Thunder (1990), True Romance (1993), and the Navy submarine drama, Crimson Tide (1995) to name a few.

Your Favorite Top Gun Quotes

What are some of your favorite Top Gun quotes? Which member of the Top Gun cast is the best pilot or gave you that loving feeling? How much do you love the opening scene on the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise? Please post a comment below.

The Most Memorable Top Gun Quotes from the 1986 film — #TopGun #TopGunMovie #TopGunQuotes #Iceman #Maverick
Click To Tweet
A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men Quotes: The 12 Most Dramatic Quotes From The Film

Top Gun Maverick

The Top Gun Maverick Trailer Takes Us Back To The Danger Zone

American Spirit & Patriotic Movies

17 Awesome Patriotic Movies To Help Bring Out Your American Spirit

Related Posts:

  • 5 Tips For First-Time Gun Buyers Who Care About Responsible Gun Ownership5 Tips For First-Time Gun Buyers Who Care About…
  • 11 Of The Most Memorable Lord of the Rings Quotes11 Of The Most Memorable Lord of the Rings Quotes
  • 20 of Whitney Houston's Most Memorable Quotes Through The Years20 of Whitney Houston's Most Memorable Quotes…

Facebook0Tweet0Pin0LinkedIn0
Category: TV & Film, Entertainment, Featured Tag: 1980s, Anthony Edwards, As The World Turns, Berlin, Beverly Hill Cop II, Charles In Charge, Crimson Tide, Days Of Thunder, Gotcha!, Innerspace, Joe Versus The Volcano, Kelly McGillis, Kenny Loggins, Meg Ryan, Michael Ironside, Movie Quotes, Revenge Of The Nerds, Sleepless In Seattle, The Doors, Thunderheart, Tim Robbins, tom cruise, Tombstone, Tony Scott, Top Gun, True Romance, Val Kilmer, When Harry Met Sally
Previous Post: « Ask Alexa St. Patrick's Day - Funny St. Patrick's Day Jokes & Irish Jokes 7 Fun Things To Ask Alexa On St. Patrick’s Day
Next Post: 250 People Pick Up An Amish Pole Barn And Take It For A Walk Amish Barn Move »

Sidebar


Trending Now

  • How To Easily Create A PayPal Shipping Label Without InvoiceHow To Easily Create A PayPal Shipping Label Without Invoice
  • 7 Pictures Of Naked People Captured By Google's Cameras7 Pictures Of Naked People Captured By Google’s Cameras
  • The 30 Best Caddyshack Quotes That'll Make You LaughThe 30 Best Caddyshack Quotes That’ll Make You Laugh
  • Dirty Drunken Pat O'Brien Voicemails Send Him RehabDirty Drunken Pat O’Brien Voicemails Send Him Rehab
  • How To Import Microsoft Teams Customized BackgroundsHow To Import Microsoft Teams Customized Backgrounds
  • The 30 Best Office Space Quotes (How Many Do You Know?)The 30 Best Office Space Quotes (How Many Do You Know?)
  • 50+ Famous Happy Birthday Quotes From Notable Personalities50+ Famous Happy Birthday Quotes From Notable Personalities
  • How To Download And Install The HP Utility Mac Application - Easy TutorialHow To Download And Install The HP Utility Mac Application – Easy Tutorial
  • 20 Silly 90s Fads That Were Cool Then, But Definitely Aren't Now20 Silly 90s Fads That Were Cool Then, But Definitely Aren’t Now
  • How To Erase iPod Tutorial -- The Super Fix for Most iPod ProblemsHow To Erase iPod Tutorial — The Super Fix for Most iPod Problems





Polaire Personal Cooling Device - Fraud Alert

5 Reasons Why The Polaire Air Conditioner Is An Internet Scam

Here are all of the reasons why you should NOT buy the Polaire air conditioner and why this personal cooling device is not a legitimate alternative to air conditioning.

Categories

Platoon Movie Quotes

10 Powerful Platoon Quotes That Will Shake Your Reality

Running Man Quotes

36 Best Running Man Quotes From The 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger Film

Actually, there’s really no dialog in this film, just lots of one-liners. Here are some of the best Running Man quotes from the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger film.



About

MethodShop’s mission is to entertain, inform, and sometimes gross you out. MethodShop has affiliate relationships, so we may get a small share of the revenue from your purchases. Items are sold by the retailer, not by us. All prices are subject to change.

Latest

Products That Can Help You Easily Monitor Electricity Usage At Home

4 Products That Can Help You Easily Monitor Electricity Usage At Home

Snow Pee Prank

Try This Hilarious Snow Pee Prank On Your Friend’s Car

Follow

MethodShop Animated Zoom Icon
  • About
  • Submit
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
  • Subscribe
  • Store

Copyright © 2021 MethodShop · All Rights Reserved · Powered by BizBudding Inc.

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-necessary

Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.