Single achievement

Missing Man

This is a virtual airline achievement created by Fliggity Air.

In honour of Val Kilmer and his iconic role as Iceman in Top Gun, complete a symbolic flight from Nellis Air Force Base (KLSV) to Miramar (KNKX)—the spiritual home of Top Gun in the original film. This journey, flown into “Top Gun”, serves as a tribute to his legacy and the countless aviators who have inspired generations.

The title, “Missing Man”, references the poignant aerial formation flown over funerals where one aircraft breaks off and climbs skyward—a fitting homage to a performer whose impact reached beyond the screen.

It's recommended to fly this achievement in the F-14 for obvious reasons but it's open to a variety of other military aircraft too.

Optional Extra Challenge:

  • Recommended Departure Time: Early morning or late afternoon for dramatic lighting over the desert and coast.
  • Additional Challenge: Perform a low-level pass over the San Diego coastline before your final approach into KNKX.
  • Ultimate Tribute: Just before reaching KNKX, execute a vertical climb to mimic the Missing Man manoeuvre.

Criteria

Depart from KLSV, fly to and land at KNKX (228 NM). Your aircraft must not exceed an altitude of 15,000 ft (ASL).

You must use one of the following aircraft:
  • Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II (A10)
  • Douglas A-4 Skyhawk (A4)
  • Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit (B2)
  • Lockheed C-130 Hercules (C130)
  • Boeing C-17 Globemaster III (C17)
  • Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14)
  • McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle (F15)
  • General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon (F16)
  • Boeing FA-18C Hornet (F18H)
  • Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S)
  • Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor (F22)
  • Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning 2 (F35)
  • Northrop T-38 Talon (T38)
  • Bell-Boeing *V-22 Osprey (V22)

Before attempting to fly this achievement (with one of the above aircraft) you must ensure that your aircraft is properly designated in FsHub or you may risk not completing the achievement.

You will be awarded F$ 1000 for completing this achievement.

Date Departure Arrival Pilot Aircraft Landing rate Distance Flight time
11JUN25 0144Z KLSV KNKX tylerdog2k5 Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) -587 ft/m 242 nm 00:21 View
27MAY25 0207Z KLSV KNKX Nerd_Droid Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) -472 ft/m 241 nm 00:13 View
20APR25 0710Z KLSV KNKX FingerGames Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) -1280 ft/m 253 nm 00:29 View
15APR25 0557Z KLSV KNKX Clorix Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) -102 ft/m 229 nm 00:25 View
07APR25 0243Z KLSV KNKX Wokninja Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) -191 ft/m 269 nm 00:32 View
06APR25 0406Z KLSV KNKX DefiantPrawn Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning 2 (F35) -331 ft/m 228 nm 00:44 View
05APR25 0543Z KLSV KNKX Tim Davern aka Mr Mix Tea Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) -311 ft/m 235 nm 00:23 View
05APR25 0403Z KLSV KNKX Aaron Priest Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor (F22) -555 ft/m 262 nm 00:19 View
04APR25 1542Z KLSV KNKX CoupeX Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) -478 ft/m 280 nm 00:23 View
04APR25 0645Z KLSV KNKX Brandon Campbell Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor (F22) -28 ft/m 246 nm 00:21 View
04APR25 0507Z KLSV KNKX ResetXPDR Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) -321 ft/m 243 nm 00:23 View
04APR25 0318Z KLSV KNKX Lol_Cannonball Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) -454 ft/m 229 nm 00:09 View
04APR25 0110Z KLSV KNKX Jahdoh Grumman F-14 Tomcat (F14) -245 ft/m 239 nm 00:28 View
03APR25 2315Z KLSV KNKX Sven Lenkewitz Boeing FA-18E Super Hornet (F18S) -338 ft/m 274 nm 00:58 View