Here's how the Top Gun Maverick flying scenes were made. See how the Top Gun Maverick cast and crew prepared for these Top Gun Maverick scenes and Top Gun Maverick stunts, from filming the exciting Top Gun plane clips fit for an action movie, to some hardcore Tom Cruise flying lessons.

We spoke to Top Gun Maverick director Joe Kosinski and star Miles Teller about how Top Gun: Maverick's astonishing aerial sequences were achieved using unprecedented practical effects, and a rigorous training program designed by Maverick himself, Tom Cruise. Join us for a look at Top Gun Maverick behind the scenes.

This feature was edited by Simon Cardy.

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