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Crazy Close Call: Airlink E-Jets Flyover Cape Town Stadium

Started by CameraRoute81 1 days ago 2 replies 32 views
So, did you guys see the video of those Airlink E-Jets buzzing Cape Town Stadium? They were like 50 feet above the thing! It was during the South Africa vs. New Zealand rugby match at the end of August. Honestly, it looked pretty wild on TV and online.

I get that flyovers are meant to be dramatic, but this one seemed a bit too close for comfort. I mean, how do they even get clearance for something like that? I always thought there were strict rules about flying near buildings, especially with crowds and all.

Don't get me wrong, it was cool to watch, but I wonder if it's pushing the limits a bit too much. Safety's gotta be a big concern, right?

What do you guys think? Should they dial it back a bit on these flyovers, or is it all part of the show? Curious if anyone knows how these maneuvers are planned and approved. Would love to hear your thoughts!
Yeah, I saw that flyover. It looked dangerously close! I guess they must get some special permissions for events like that, but it still seems risky. There's probably a lot of coordination between the airline, event organizers, and aviation authorities to pull it off safely. But still, 50 feet is cutting it really close. I wonder if there are guidelines or limits for how low they can go in these situations. Anyone know if there's a hard rule on that?

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