Were You Inspired by Top Gun?

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Itā€™s been nearly 40 years since Top Gun was released, triggering the world to feel a ā€œneed for speed.ā€

The movie, according to the U.S. Navy, spawned a surge of interest among those seeking to become pilots, but the effects rippled beyond the military and across all facets of flying, including general aviation. Now, four decades later, the movieā€™s long-awaited sequel is set to be released Memorial Day weekend and another aviation boom could be afoot.

As we excitedly await the movieā€™s release, weā€™d like to hear from you, our readers. Did Top Gun influence you to become a pilot?

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