Originally Posted by
Pugilistic Animus
That's shockingly close and I couldn't imagine the FAA issuing a waiver to do that...That, to me, was a reckless and careless operation. And I agree he's definitely too low...even Patty Wagstaff doesn't go below 22' when she's inverted and cutting a ribbon.
I'm not saying that such recklessness could not occur in the U.S.; however, being that the aircraft was of Venezuelan registry, I doubt that the FAA had any authority or input on this display of aeronautical idiocy.
Cheers,
Grog