Billsfed Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 You have to admit, Thursday night is going to be special. I've already invited a number of colleagues over to my house for this game. We've got a real opportunity here...to set the tone for the season on the right there on the spot. Pegula likely has things ready to rock for the opener and you can't go wrong flying a symbol like that over a crowd that will embrace it You have to admit, Thursday night is going to be special. I've already invited a number of colleagues over to my house for this game. We've got a real opportunity here...to set the tone for the season on the right there on the spot. Pegula likely has things ready to rock for the opener and you can't go wrong flying a symbol like that over a crowd that will embrace it "right there on the spot" my apologies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 You have to admit, Thursday night is going to be special. I've already invited a number of colleagues over to my house for this game. We've got a real opportunity here...to set the tone for the season on the right there on the spot. Pegula likely has things ready to rock for the opener and you can't go wrong flying a symbol like that over a crowd that will embrace it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I thought I heard they can't do flyovers anymore per the US Gov't But I would love to see it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I thought I heard they can't do flyovers anymore per the US Gov't But I would love to see it That has been lifted for some time if I'm not mistaken. You see flyovers regularly again now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 That has been lifted for some time if I'm not mistaken. You see flyovers regularly again now. ok cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gflande1 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Most of the issues now are funding. Back in the day we did the F-16 flyovers over the Ralph from Syracuse. My understanding was those flying hours would come out of the units funds. Most of us volunteered to come in on Sunday's to do it. Now we don't have the 16s anymore, doubt you will see our Reapers doing flyovers any time soon. Go Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) The big issue is $$ obviously, it costs quite a bit for a flyover. The reason for the brief stoppage was pentagon budget cuts. Edited April 21, 2016 by ricojes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Forgive me if I'm ignorant, but I always thought flyovers were part of training runs. The crews had to be out anyway practicing, so here, go fly over this specific spot at a specific time (which is something pilots need to learn to be good at anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricojes Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Forgive me if I'm ignorant, but I always thought flyovers were part of training runs. The crews had to be out anyway practicing, so here, go fly over this specific spot at a specific time (which is something pilots need to learn to be good at anyway). They are basically advertising for the military, the same as when they recognize a veteran at a sporting event. The military pays the bill and whomever they chose to fly the plane is up to them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Most of the issues now are funding. Back in the day we did the F-16 flyovers over the Ralph from Syracuse. My understanding was those flying hours would come out of the units funds. Most of us volunteered to come in on Sunday's to do it. Now we don't have the 16s anymore, doubt you will see our Reapers doing flyovers any time soon. Go Bills the joke is AF guard must complete so many flight hours a month training. There was no, absolutely no, reason this had to stop beyond political motivations.The big issue is $$ obviously, it costs quite a bit for a flyover. The reason for the brief stoppage was pentagon budget cuts.they fly the planes regardless. Livinghere bear so many bases its amazing. About twice a month a c130 does a touch and go at gso. Then does a low level flight for 20-30 miles to Lexington. I would guess they fly at about a half mile or less. The apache squad from the coast does training ops up the yadkin and pee dee all the time. And the fighters fly to the mtns for training runs and testing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 They'll probably have some C-130s from Niagara Falls fly over. ...and there was much rejoicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 (edited) They'll probably have some C-130s from Niagara Falls fly over. ...and there was much rejoicing. I was in on a Ralph flyover (and the Falls) in a C-130 last year with an open ramp. Amazing time. Edited April 21, 2016 by Mr. WEO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I was in on a Ralph flyover (and the Falls) in a C-130 last year with an open ramp. Amazing time. That is truly awesome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I guess you don't know the FBI and home land security do fly overs all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 That is truly awesome ! It was a great day. Also watched Rex fall from the sky same day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 It was a great day. Also watched Rex fall from the sky same day. Love the view. I am sure it was amazing in person ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I thought I heard they can't do flyovers anymore per the US Gov't But I would love to see it Thats only if Hilary gets elected because she is a robot from Red China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Wouldn't it be cheaper if we sent "drones" to do the flyover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaRun Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 I know it's not an American plane, but I'd love to see the Lancaster from Hamilton, Ont do a flyover with the American B-25J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Thats only if Hilary gets elected because she is a robot from Red China. Keep the political statements out of main forum and no it is NOT a joke because jokes are funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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