--- title: "Find out your call sign and helmet design before you see Top Gun: Maverick" description: "Fighter pilots often use their call signs more than their real names. Whether its earned through a personality trait or an embarrassing story, a call sign becomes part of a pilot's identity. Have you ever wondered what call sign you…" date: "2022-05-24" modified: "2022-07-14" authors: - name: "Miguel Ortiz" job_title: "Senior Contributor, Army Veteran" link: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/authors/miguelortiz/" url: "https://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/find-out-your-call-sign-and-helmet-design-before-you-see-top-gun-maverick/" categories: - "Entertainment" - "Movies and TV" --- # Find out your call sign and helmet design before you see Top Gun: Maverick ![tom cruise in action]() *"Maverick? Did your mother not like you or something?" (Paramount Pictures) \Aerial filming was an intense process (Paramount Pictures)\* Fighter pilots often use their call signs more than their real names. Whether its earned through a personality trait or an embarrassing story, a call sign becomes part of a pilot's identity. Have you ever wondered what call sign you might have if you were a pilot? Wonder no more because Paramount Pictures and *Top Gun: Maverick* have released an online [call sign generator]() that will tell you, without having to venture into the danger zone. Use of the call sign generator requires camera access on your computer or smartphone. This is because it's more than just a random generator. After entering your name and allowing camera access, you will be asked a series of questions to gauge your personality. Then, the program will generate your call sign and helmet and place it on you in VR. Turn your head a bit, strike a pose, and smile for the birdie. If you feel that your call sign and helmet don't quite fit you, the program has the option to edit both. We Are The Mighty's very own Mark Harper: ![A man with a beard wearing a white helmet with the word "BOSS" and a graphic of large teeth on it. The text on the image reads "MARK HARPER," "CALL SIGN BOSS," and "#TOPGUN." The man has a serious expression and is indoors.]() WATM was thrilled to partner with USAA to bring a Top Gun: Maverick screening to the Intrepid. While this is not sponsored content, WATM does have an existing partnership with USAA and we recommend their services whenever we can! ## Author Miguel Ortiz is a Senior Contributor for We Are The Mighty covering primarily military news and history with an emphasis on weapons technology. He is a former active duty Army officer and remains a member of the Army IRR. After commissioning through San Diego State University Army ROTC, Miguel served with the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, NY. He has written for We Are The Mighty since 2020, drawing from his passion for the military community and history. Miguel’s work has also been seen on Business Insider and The Blast. He remains an avid shooter, competing in local USPSA matches. Miguel’s other hobbies are traveling and watch collecting. ### Author social links [LinkedIn]()