Iceman: You two really are cowboys. Maverick: What's your problem, Kazanski? Iceman: You're everyone's problem. That's because everytime you go up in the air, you're unsafe. I don't like you because you're dangerous. Maverick: That's right! Ice... man. I am dangerous.
Charlie: Excuse me, Lieutenant. Is there something wrong? Maverick: Yes ma'am, the data on the MiG is inaccurate. Charlie: How's that, Lieutenant? Maverick: Well, I just happened to see a MiG 28 do a... Goose: We! Maverick: Uh, sorry Goose. WE happened to see a MiG 28 do a 4g negative dive. Charlie: Where did you see this? Maverick: Uh, that's classified. Charlie: It's what? Maverick: It's classified. I could tell you, but then I'd have to kill you. Maverick: Requesting permission for flyby. Air Boss Johnson: That's a negative ghostrider, the pattern is full. Viper: Good morning, gentlemen, the temperature is 110 degrees. Wolfman: Holy shit, it's Viper! Lieutenant Nick "Goose" Bradshaw: Viper's up here, great... oh shit... Lt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell: Great, he's probably saying, "Holy shit, it's Maverick and Goose." Goose: Yeah, I'm sure he's saying that. Viper: In case some of you are wondering who the best is they are up here on this plaque. [turns to Maverick] Do you think your name will be on that plaque? Maverick: Yes sir. Viper: That's pretty arrogant considering the company here, don't you think? Maverick: Yes sir. Viper: I like that in a pilot.
[Discussing Maverick.] Viper: Let me ask you something, if you had to go into battle, would you want him on your side? Jester: I don't know, I just don't know Goose's wife: Hey Goose you big stud! Goose: That's me, honey. Goose's wife: Take me to bed or lose me forever. Goose: Show me the way home, honey. Slider: Goose who's butt did you kiss to get in here anyway? Goose: The list is long, but distinguished. Slider: Yeah, well so is my Johnson. Goose: The defense department regrets to inform you that your sons are dead because they were stupid. Iceman: The plaque for the alternates is down in the ladies room. Maverick: I think I'll go make a fool of myself with Goose. Hondo: Your ego is writing checks your body can't cash. Maverick: This is what I call a target rich environment. Goose: You live your life between your legs Mav. Maverick: Goose, even you could get laid in a place like this. Goose: Hell, I'd be happy to just find a girl that would talk dirty to me. Maverick: She's lost that loving feeling. Goose: No, no she hasn't. Maverick: Oh, yes she has. Goose: I hate it when she does that. Maverick: I feel the need... Maverick, Goose: ...the need for speed! Maverick: You don't have time to think up there. If you think, you're dead. Hondo: 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! Iceman: You can be my wingman any time. Maverick: Bullshit! You can be mine. Hondo: They gave you your choice of duty son, anything, anywhere. Do you believe that shit? Where do you think you wanna go? Maverick: I thought of being an instructor, sir. Hondo: Top Gun? Maverick: Yes, sir. Hondo: God help us. Mike "Viper" Metcalf: Now I'm not gonna sit here and blow sunshine up your ass, Lieutenant. Goose: We regret to inform you that your sons are dead because they were stupid. Charlie: What do you wanna do? Just drop down on the tile and go for it? Lt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell: No, actually I had this counter in mind. Charlie: Great, that would be very, very comfortable, yeah. Lt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell: It could be. Goose: No. No, Mav, this is not a good idea. Lt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell: Sorry Goose, but it's time to buzz a tower. Mike "Viper" Metcalf: Top Gun rules of engagement are written for your safety and for that of your team. They are not flexible, nor am I. Is that clear? Goose: Come on, Mav, do some of that pilot shit! Lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell: Too close for missles, I'm switching to guns.