Top Gun (NES)/Gameplay

Combat

 * : Use the direction pad to pilot the F-14 aircraft. Press left or right to bank in either direction.  Push up to dive towards the earth, and push down to climb higher into the air.
 * : Press the A button to fire your main cannon. You have unlimited ammo with this weapon.
 * : Press the B button once to lock onto an enemy craft, ship, or tank. Once locked on, press the B button again to launch a missile at the locked on target.
 * : Press the Start button to call on a refuel plane when you run low on fuel or missiles. This can only be performed once per mission (excluding the first).
 * : Not used during combat.

Landing or Refueling

 * : The direction pad continues to function in the same manner that it does in combat.
 * : Press the A button to increase the speed of your aircraft.
 * : Press the B button to decrease the speed of your aircraft.
 * : The Start button is only used to initiate the refueling process. It is not used during the landing sequence.
 * : Not used.