Game Flights

[RowdyRabbit]

Every home game, I see an airplane flying around above CAS.

I always assume this airplane has an SDSU photographer on board and is flying around up there snapping pictures of CAS fully loaded.

I have yet to see any of these pictures. All the of pictures on gojacks are old old, trees on the north side of the field, trailers under the east bleacher old.

http://www.gojacks.com/PhotoAlbum.db...0&PALBID=11944

There have GOT to be some newer aerial shots of CAS somewhere....where are they?

[Nidaros]

Re: Game Flights

Every home game, I see an airplane flying around above CAS.

I always assume this airplane has an SDSU photographer on board and is flying around up there snapping pictures of CAS fully loaded.

I have yet to see any of these pictures. All the of pictures on gojacks are old old, trees on the north side of the field, trailers under the east bleacher old.

http://www.gojacks.com/PhotoAlbum.db...0&PALBID=11944

There have GOT to be some newer aerial shots of CAS somewhere....where are they?

Those are ancient, 2004 so one photo is dated. I have no clue on airplane, but hopefully he has a photographer aboard. These photos make one appreciate all the recent improvements including the scoreboard.

[JackJD]

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Every home game, I see an airplane flying around above CAS.
I always assume this airplane has an SDSU photographer on board and is flying around up there snapping pictures of CAS fully loaded.
I have yet to see any of these pictures. All the of pictures on gojacks are old old, trees on the north side of the field, trailers under the east bleacher old.
http://www.gojacks.com/PhotoAlbum.db...0&PALBID=11944
There have GOT to be some newer aerial shots of CAS somewhere....where are they?

I question whether the assumption stated in your second line is supported by fact. I've always thought that its common to see a small plane lazily flying around during afternoon games is because the weather is nice and pilots take the opportunity to put in some cockpit time.

[RowdyRabbit]

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I question whether the assumption stated in your second line is supported by fact. I've always thought that its common to see a small plane lazily flying around during afternoon games is because the weather is nice and pilots take the opportunity to put in some cockpit time.

This could very well be, as the Brookings skies are quite busy with planes most days.

Even so, you would think the Athletic Dept. would want an accurate depiction of the facilities on gojacks.

[NoVaJack]

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Aren't there flight schools in Brookings?

[poppa1]

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SDSU has flight training, and their is alot of activity at Brookings airport as a result. I have always assumed that these are student pilots getting their flight hours in.

[SUPERBUNNY]

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At one point Brookings was the busiest airport in the state from a takeoff and landing stadpoint due to the flight schools. Also, I know that we see a fair number of private jets stopping here to refuel due to the low cost of fuel, ease of getting in and out, and central location. Not sure if those stats are accurate over the last couple years but it was within the last decade for sure.

A little Cliffy Klaven like trivia for ya there Normy!

SUEPRBUNNY

[Kemo]

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At least the GoogleMaps aerial photo is updated. It even has the south bleachers.

[RowdyRabbit]

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At least the GoogleMaps aerial photo is updated. It even has the south bleachers.

And a Jackrabbit centered on the 45! Whoops! (I had forgotten that happened.)

[76Rabbit]

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Not sure which plane Rowdy is referring to but there is a local pilot who does the same thing during other sporting events in town. Maybe he just likes the view.

[goon]

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And a Jackrabbit centered on the 45! Whoops! (I had forgotten that happened.)

Great googally moogally!

[Chains]

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Ah! The old score board, the trailer house's on the east, the trees on the north side, old logo's - I thought I would miss them! Give me the new score board, the Dykhouse center and now we will soon be adding the indoor practice facility. It seems like things move slowly until you look back just a few seasons. NEW stadium please!

GBGBGJ

Not sure which plane Rowdy is referring to but there is a local pilot who does the same thing during other sporting events in town. Maybe he just likes the view.

[Danger41]

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Those airplanes are from the SDSU flight school, most likely. A lot of students have to get their flying hours in on weekends or at night to accomodate the requisite sorties around their class schedules (I got most of my licenses done at night after practice or in the summer). And when you're out doing the basic stuff just north or the school, it's pretty tempting to go look at the game.

Lastly, the FAA will usually put "Temporary Flight Restrictions" over large gatherings like that, but SDSU doesn't get them. They had one when the F-16's from Sioux Falls do flybys, but not most days.

And for bonus points: My first flyby at an Oregon Ducks game during the F-15 training school (I think this is it anyway).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXQsSyhL7QE

[jackmd]

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I love flyovers. I hope there is one planned for Hobo Day or the USD game or preferably both.

[RowdyRabbit]

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I love flyovers. I hope there is one planned for Hobo Day or the USD game or preferably both.

It has been a few years since there has been one at CAS. We are due, that is for sure.

I enjoyed Jack flying in and landing at midfield in the helicopter and hand delivering the game ball as well, as shown in the pictures linked above.