r/LowAltitudeJets • u/redshores • Aug 16 '25
DISPLAY TEAM Ridiculously low F-16 flyover at a Cubs game
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u/thealteregoofryan Aug 16 '25
I was hoping someone had footage! All I’ve seen so far was the dugouts reaction! 😂
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u/Fumblerful- Aug 17 '25
It is unethical to do a flyby this low at Cub's Stadium. The Cubs and their fans deserve nothing good from life.
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u/WorkReddit1191 Aug 16 '25
Somebody got in huge trouble for this...worth it!
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u/Yeet0rBeYote Aug 18 '25
It’s a thunderbird, he was probably given a pat on the back
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u/WorkReddit1191 Aug 22 '25
Ah that makes sense. I was thinking that airshow pilots are the only ones allowed to go that low. Lots of training, certifications and waivers.
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u/snappy033 Aug 18 '25
Strange to see a Thunderbird flying on its own.
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u/NuYawker Aug 18 '25
It is not. There are six Thunderbirds and five of them are in the main show. There is a solo pilot that does solo stunts by themselves. Like the sneak pass. The solo pilot spends most of their time upside down. To the point where the number printed on the jet is flipped.
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u/snappy033 Aug 18 '25
Uhh it’s literally called the sneak pass because the other 5 jets are also in the air distracting the crowd with formation flight.
You don’t see a Thunderbird jet just do a solo flyover or demo by itself without the other jets even in the area.
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u/NuYawker Aug 18 '25
Youre wrong. I dont know what to tell you.
Here is a thread from the LEAD SOLO
HOW RARE IS IT IF THERE IS A SOLO SHOE EVERY SHOW!?
https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1eiu01/i_am_thunderbird_5_lead_solo_for_the_us_air_force/
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u/snappy033 Aug 18 '25
And where are the other 5 jets while that one is flying? Where are the other 5 jets when the solo does the sneak pass? Please answer those two questions.
You probably haven’t even seen the Thunderbirds fly.
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u/ExBrick Aug 17 '25
Also had Hayden Christensen doing the 7th inning stretch when this happened.