Fleet Week pilots face a unique challenge when they fly over San Francisco, according to Canadian Snowbirds lead pilot Brent Handy. It’s not the wind or fog, but the “distraction of such a beautiful city.”
The formation flyers can’t pay much attention to the scenery when they’re soaring in formation, just 4 feet from the neighboring planes. But video footage shared with the Chronicle showed the sweeping views of the bay that the Canadian flyers got during the air show this week.
“Anytime you’re sneaking a peek at the Golden Gate Bridge or anything like that, it’s quite a beautiful sight,” Handy said ahead of the Snowbirds’ three formation flights. “We’re really excited.”…