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RailRoad_Candy t1_je9h957 wrote

🎶 'Murica!! FUCK YEAH!! Comin' again to save the motherfuckin' day, yeah!

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nattarbox t1_je9koaf wrote

What’s a nice place to see this / be offline when Reddit thinks China has launched its attack? Maybe somewhere along the Charles.

I always get caught sitting in my office and miss it.

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throwawaysscc t1_je9mbfk wrote

Safety first? Low flight over urban area✅. Who would approve this if an accident that resulted meant their employment would be over? Because this is totally unnecessary. Totally.

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Teratocracy t1_je9mzx5 wrote

When I lived in downtown Boston this used to scare the shit out of me every year.

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SchminksMcGee t1_je9ntm9 wrote

Thanks for the heads up. I was startled one year when I heard the whoosh and didn’t know what it was.

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LackingUtility t1_je9o6vv wrote

People might not be so upset if they didn’t spend the time and money to amplify the jets. They’re loud enough already.

Edit for the dense: the post says "Residents should anticipate the amplified sound of these low-flying aircraft" but means "Residents should anticipate the high amplitude sound of these low-flying aircraft." The former means that something has been done to increase the volume.

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3720-To-One t1_je9o8oh wrote

Does anyone know the flight path?

When I used to live in Allston, I’d hear them fly overhead, about 15-20 seconds before they’d show up on TV.

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jffvlhs22 t1_je9wuw6 wrote

Replying to nattarbox (#2,481,491)

Just speculating but it looks like most game day flyovers come over the Green Monster from the north. If that's the case, I'd say the Mass Ave bridge (southbound side, facing west) is a safe bet for a wide view, but probably not a direct flyover. Along the Esplanade on the BU side near the dock, or MIT side near boathouse / dirt path, could be good spots as well.

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BenRed2006 t1_jea3vpp wrote

Replying to Whiplash92123 (#2,485,564)

Ok!

I once flew into Hanscom and saw a couple of F18s supposedly going to Foxboro. I don't know much about military aviation, but it seems more likely they group somewhere, refuel, brief on the mission then fly out together but don't take my word for it

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Whiplash92123 OP t1_jea4g3j wrote

Replying to BenRed2006 (#2,486,634)

I can definitely see some airframes going there before doing a flyover, but for most stuff it’s squadrons and units somewhat local to New England. Last year was an airframe each from the MA, NH, and VT ANG

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Darkhorse182 t1_jea5996 wrote

Replying to ClarkFable (#2,486,341)

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

Replying to Darkhorse182 (#2,487,020)

>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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hummingbirds_R_tasty t1_jeaecg0 wrote

just a suggestions: pin this post to the top of the boston sub because around 2 hours from now 10 posts are gonna hit about fighter jets flying over the city

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ClarkFable t1_jeaguq1 wrote

Replying to VanBurenBoy16 (#2,489,129)

>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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Darkhorse182 t1_jeai1tn wrote

Replying to [deleted] (#2,483,499)

> who haven't completed their training yet

Training isn't something you "complete." Pilots never stop training. They're required to have a certain number of hours flight time each year to keep their skills and certifications current.

You've deleted all the other comments where you make this stupid argument, you should go ahead and delete this one too. You're clearly just talking out of your ass.

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anythingfromtheshop t1_jeata28 wrote

Facebook town mom groups are going to have a MELTDOWN when they see them in the skies.

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Captainbostonfish420 t1_jeawnma wrote

Replying to stevej3699 (#2,481,622)

Pilots who don’t have enough training hours do stupid shit like what happened over the Black Sea with our drone. It’s also the reason why Russia doesn’t fly their 5th gen fighters over ukraine. Be happy you live in a country with competent soldiers and pilots.

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