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JustRalph
03-24-2011, 06:02 PM
Check out the flyover video.......... some comments on the youtube page from people who were there..........

http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/24/air-force-pilots-in-ohio-state-iowa-flyover-flap-punished/related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmEF6M1t-DE

According to the investigation, the highest elevation of the stadium is at the northwest corner of the press box, which is 160 feet above ground level. Cedar Rapids Approach Control verified that the aircraft cleared the scoreboard, which is 118 feet above ground level by 58 feet and were 16 feet above the press box, which put them at 176 feet above ground level. That is well below the minimum 1,000 foot standard.

Steve 'StatMan'
03-25-2011, 09:34 AM
Holy $hit that was low! And totally awesome as well!

I've always worried in the back of my mind about a crash someday on one of those flyovers, either plane to plane, or in this case, plane and structure. Awesome, yes! Worth the risk? I don't think so. At least not that close. Hate to see them get in trouble for it though.