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[deleted] t1_je9v5om wrote

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Whiplash92123 OP t1_je9wsvv wrote

It’s a training evolution for the pilots

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ClarkFable t1_jea2t6q wrote

Pretty much 0 training value whatsoever.

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Darkhorse182 t1_jea5996 wrote

Pilots have to log a certain number of hours in the seat. And yes, doing a low altitude formation in a metro area is a fine thing to practice. Not every day needs to be advanced combat maneuvers and shit.

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ClarkFable t1_jea92qf wrote

>Pilots have to log a certain number of hours in the seat

This doesn't make this "exercise" any less useless in terms of actual training value.

>And yes, doing a low altitude formation in a metro area is a fine thing to practice

It's really not. In fact, it creates unnecessary risk to flyover a densely populated area for no reason other than to perform a low rent (high expense) fireworks show.

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VanBurenBoy16 t1_jead708 wrote

Quit while you’re behind. There’s a great video on YT from F-35 pilot Hasard Lee if you want to gain a better understanding of flyovers and how they are helpful in training.

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ClarkFable t1_jeaguq1 wrote

>Hasard Lee if you want to gain a better understanding of flyovers and how they are helpful in training.

I've seen it. I know the arguments. It's BS marketing for the military and billionaire sports club owners.

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es_price t1_jeaavn4 wrote

Yes, all of the vets with PTSD that are living in Beacon Hill, Cambridge, and Fenway. The only vets will be the cops and firefighters pulling detail at the game.

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throwawaysscc t1_je9vk5i wrote

Yeah, I’m convinced that this is an ignorant display as well.

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