Big Swirl Island is the place to be
Clear blue skies and the ocean breeze
Adventure calls, gonna pass that test
Working as a team is the best!
We’re gonna touch the sky
And together we will learn to fly
We can do anything we dream
We’re the rescue birds of Top Wing!
Top Wing!
Time to earn our wings!
Top Wing!
It’s time to earn our wings!
Official Opening Sequence
Behind the Score: Training for Success
The Top Wing theme song is an energetic, pop-influenced track designed to inspire confidence and teamwork in young viewers. Composed by a seasoned team including Steve D’Angelo and Terry Tompkins, the song emphasizes the core mission of the Top Wing Academy: earning one’s “wings” through training and cooperation.
The setting of Big Swirl Island provides a vibrant backdrop for the cadets. Each bird represents a different skill set and personality—Swift (the blue jay, master of speed), Penny (the penguin, underwater expert), Rod (the rooster, land responder), and Brody (the puffin, master of the waves). The lyrics “working as a team is the best” serves as the show’s moral compass, reminding audiences that no matter how cool the vehicles are, the rescue only succeeds when they fly together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the names of the cadets’ vehicles?
Each cadet has a specialized vehicle: Swift flies the Flash Wing, Penny drives the Aqua Wing, Rod rides the Road Wing, and Brody pilots the Splash Wing.
Who is the mentor at Top Wing Academy?
The cadets are mentored and trained by Speedy, a wise and experienced flight instructor who monitors their missions from HQ.
Where did the show originate?
Top Wing was created by Matthew Fernandes and produced by the Canadian studio Industrial Brothers in association with 9 Story Media Group.
