Rear Adm. Kenneth W. “Pete” Pettigrew, a Top Gun instructor, served as a consultant on the 1986 film "Top Gun," a scene from which is shown here. (U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command) Randall H.

Soar into the danger zone with this breathtaking drone tour of "Top Gun" filming locations. Glide above iconic spots like Mission Beach and the Point Loma Lighthouse in San Diego, before flying over ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony Bradley covers the intersection of tech and entertainment. In 1986, Top Gun hit theaters, and like a lot of people my age, I ...