What does hop mean in Top Gun?

Hard Deck. An established minimum altitude for training engagements. Early Topgun hops honor a 10,000-foot AGL hard deck. Hawk Circle.
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What does Rio stand for in Top Gun?

Dave 'Bio' Baranek flew the flying aerial sequences in the original 1985 Top Gun film and served as dialogue advisor. His role as radar intercept officer (RIO) – the air flight officer involved in air operations and weapons systems – in the F-14 Tomcat was the same as that of Goose in in the film.
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What is a hop in aviation?

Headquartered in Paris, HOP! (yes, the logo has an explanation point at the end) is the brand name for regional flights operated by Air France (and its partners). The carrier was created in 2013 to compete with budget airlines flying the same short hauls. With a fleet of 76 planes, HOP!
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What does no joy mean in military?

No Joy: opposite of Tally; no visual contact with opposing aircrew. "Nordo": term meaning the aircraft has lost radio communications; signaled by rocking wings. "Nose high- Goes high": pilot dictum when approaching another aircraft head-on; used to avoid collisions.
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What do fighter pilots say before takeoff?

Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliet, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu. Numbers get special treatment too.
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What is a female pilot called?

Women pilots were also called "aviatrices". Women have been flying powered aircraft since 1908; prior to 1970, however, most were restricted to working privately or in support roles in the aviation industry. Aviation also allowed women to "travel alone on unprecedented journeys".
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Why do pilots say Fox 2?

When you fly one of our Air Combat missions, you will hear “FOX 2, Fight's On” to initiate our canned setups. “FOX 2” is a brevity code used by fighter pilots to declare a weapon's release (sorta like “bomb's away” from WWII).
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Why do pilots say Tally Ho?

Tally-ho should specifically mean "target in sight." It comes from fox hunting. It's what you yell when you spot the fox to send the dogs after it.
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Why do they say bingo fuel?

"Bingo Fuel" was the amount of fuel remaining to safely reach the "Bingo Field". The "Bingo Field" was the closest land based airfield which could be used as a backup in case the aircraft was unable to land on the aircraft carrier for any reason.
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Why do pilots say Niner instead of nine?

Aviators often speak “pilot English” to avoid miscommunications over radio transmission. “Tree” for instance, means three, “fife” is the number five and “niner” means nine, says Tom Zecha, a manager at AOPA. The variations stemmed from a desire to avoid confusion between similar-sounding numbers, he says.
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What is a HOP in the military?

What Are Space-A Flights (AKA, Military Hops)? After military flights accommodate all required passengers and cargo, they often release extra seats to service members, retirees and their families. These eligible passengers can “hop” on the flights on a space-available (Space-A) basis.
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What does it mean when pilots say angels?

Angels – Altitude in thousands of feet. "Angels two-five" means 25,000 feet. Angle of attack – The angle at which an aircraft wings meet the air stream. Despite the word “attack,” it is not related to weapons, and applies to all aircraft.
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Why is everyone in Top Gun sweaty?

Good looking guys sweating all the time and walking around with their shirts off—yeah, that was definitely Tony Scott and Co.'s bid for female viewership and their attempt to give the film a gritty and edgy sexiness.
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What does ROC stand for in Top Gun?

Radar Intercept Officer | Top Gun Wiki | Fandom. Top Gun Wiki. Advertisement. Top Gun: Maverick.
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Is a WSO a pilot?

A Weapon Systems Officer (WSO), nicknamed "Wizzo", is an air flight officer directly involved in all air operations and weapon systems of a military aircraft.
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Why do pilots say Roger?

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) officially defines the word "roger" to mean "I have received all of your transmission." For example, a pilot would say "roger" in response to an advisory from Air Traffic Control.
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What does Bango fuel mean?

FAASTeam Safety Notice dated July 31, 2012, “Bingo Fuel is military slang for the minimum fuel required for a comfortableAccording to the and safe return to base.
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What does Joker fuel mean?

What is Joker Fuel? Joker fuel is a fuel value which is more than the bingo fuel level. Unlike bingo fuel where the aircraft has only the minimum fuel to land, joker fuel includes a reserves margin. It also considered a more calculated fuel value to that of bingo fuel.
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Why do pilots say no joy?

1. In military aviation, a term indicating that no visual confirmation of another aircraft (especially an enemy) has yet been made; no information available at this time. Ground control: "Pilot, be aware that you have traffic at 11 o'clock." Pilot: "Copy that, no joy so far."
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What does squawk 7777 mean?

Some squawk codes are reserved, such as 7700 (emergency), 7600 (communication failure), 7500 (hijacking), 1202 (glider), 1200 (VFR), etc. One of these, 7777, is apparently used for "military interception." What does this mean in the United States?
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What does your signal is Buster mean?

'Buster'

Direction to go as fast as possible. ("Diamondback, your signal is buster to mother.")
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Can a pilot fly again after ejecting?

There's no fixed number – each individual is unique, as is the ejection that they endure. After ejection, a pilot will be given a full medical evaluation and it is down to that medical professional to advise whether it is recommended that the pilot continues to fly or not.
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Why do pilots say Guns Guns Guns?

In a practice air-to-air engagement, when one fighter closed on his opponent inside of the missile envelope to put the gun sight piper on the adversary, a call goes out “guns guns guns.” This is a blunt fighter pilot way of saying “your dead!”
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What does bra mean fighter pilot?

Bearing Range Altitude (Aspect). The format of an air intercept communication call when referenced to the fighter position.
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