'Give that pilot a Bells': Mzansi reacts to Airlink’s low DHL Stadium fly-past
Airlink’s low fly-past over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium during the Springboks’ Test against New Zealand prompted safety concerns from some viewers, while others praised the pilots’ precision.
Mzansi's reaction to the Airlink fly-past during the Springboks match against the All Blacks at DHL Stadium has been a mixed one. While some expressed concern over the planes flying dangerously low, others praised the pilots for their skill. The fly-by, part of the build-up to the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series, saw the aircraft pass less than 50 feet above the stadium roof.
International media dubbed it a "spectacular pre-game flyover" and an "astonishing sight." However, some aviation experts argued that the distance between the planes and the stadium posed a significant safety risk. Despite the controversy, Airlink defended the operation, stating that the fly-by was conducted within safety altitude and speed limits, approved and rehearsed by the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
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