rajncajn Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Did any of you happen to see this yesterday? There's a few pics & a multitude of Tweets from folks who saw it. http://www.wwl.com/-Free-Payton--plane-to-buzz-NYC-before-NFL-opener/14163065 'Free Payton' plane to buzz NYC before NFL opener Chris Miller Reporting The Saints fan behind the "Free Payton" banner seen flying above Saints training camp last month has apparently raised enough money to take his message to the home of NFL headquarters. Philip Marshall is among many Who Dat Nation citizens who think NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell went overboard with his suspensions of Sean Payton, General Manager Mickey Loomis, Joe Vitt and players Jonathan Vilma and Will Smith. With the help of donations he solicited through his website, freepayton.org, he raised enough money to have the banner flown above New York and New Jersey this afternoon. According to a release, the plane will circle the Statue of Liberty around 4:00 p.m. this afternoon (New Orleans time), proceed over the Hudson River, flying over pre-game activities in Manhattan, and then above the stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey before tonight's kickoff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzac Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I must've missed it - guess I was too busy to look out my window, but I'd have kept an eye out had I known about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 missed it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outshined Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 I doubt they were able to get clearance to fly over the stadium before the kickoff...especially in New York. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delusions of grandeur Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 What a worthy cause to stick up for a millionaire coach as a political prisoner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 6, 2012 Author Share Posted September 6, 2012 I doubt they were able to get clearance to fly over the stadium before the kickoff...especially in New York. Posted on the Saints board https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/alc/course_content.aspx?cID=42&sID=240&preview=true As long as he is above 3,000 ft AGL it's ok. And that only applies between 1 hour before and 1 hour after the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Posted on the Saints board Then it must be so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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