Two Georgia Tech "Mavericks" get busted for flyby

According to a story in today's Atlanta Journal Constitution, two navy pilots (both Georgia Tech graduates) have been grounded for their low flyover of a Georgia Tech football game.

Navy rules state that flyovers have to be done at least 1000 feet. Rear Admiral R.J. O'Hanlon said, "Despite his spotless record, his complacent, passive response to a major altitude transgression is unforgivable in my view. Continued aviation service involving flying is not in the best interest of Lt. Cmdr. Fryman or the United States Navy."

I think it could have been said better this way:
"... and broke a major rule of engagement. Then you broke another one with that circus stunt fly-by. Top Gun rules of engagement exist for your safety and for that of your team. They're not flexible, nor am I. Obey them or you're history. Is that clear?"

The AJC story has links to the actual flyover, but here's a reenactment:





Both pilots have been reassigned to non-flying jobs. Perhaps Maverick and Goose can give these guys the number to that truck driving school.

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