https://www.instagram.com/reels/DaYgyZPk6Xg/
Great to see but surprised flying that low over a public beach is permitted. Could it be one of the Camp LeJeune base beaches ?
@Fergie49 I've seen them flying low over the beach many times. But I don't think they were ever this low.
@Craic'n Crabs that's awesome! Thanks for sharing
Very cool video. Apaches are bad A machines. ::flag-us::
@Fergie49 Here is the AI overview and it is somewhat long and somewhat complicated, but in my own opinion, and from my own experience, I will say that these guys are flying too close to this crowd of people. ……………………………………………… Military aircraft are not completely immune to minimum-altitude regulations, but they are governed by a distinct set of Department of Defense directives rather than standard civilian Federal Aviation Regulations. While they follow many of the baseline safety rules, they are granted exemptions for specific training and operational needs. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] The specific interplay between military operations, beaches, and flight regulations includes the following: * The Baseline Rule (FAR 91.119): Federal aviation law 14 CFR § 91.119 dictates that aircraft cannot fly lower than 1,000 feet above a congested area (like a crowded city or densely packed beach boardwalk) or 500 feet over open water or sparsely populated areas. [1] * The Over-Water/Sparsely Populated Exception: Even under standard rules, an aircraft flying over open water or unpopulated beaches is permitted to fly lower than 500 feet, provided it remains at least 500 feet horizontally away from any perso
https://www.wmbfnews.com/2026/07/09/8-apache-helicopter-pilots-suspended-after-salute-shore-flyover/?outputType=amp
@BentMtn Someone must have complained, so they have to go through the review process. There's always someone that just can't enjoy something.
@J4yDubs Yep. I've been waiting for that.
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5961675-fourth-july-flyover-suspensions/
The suspensions of the pilots involved in the Fourth of July flyover show have been lifted.
https://www.facebook.com/ABC7/videos/blue-angels-flyover-stuns-florida-beachgoers/2783793372000105/
@tgp For some reason your post was a link. I don't know what needed to be changed but AI changed the link. The video is now auto loading. Thanks for sharing! Love Blue Angels!