What started as a spectacular Airlink flypast over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium has now taken an unexpected turn: it has become a video game.
Just days after two Airlink aircraft captured worldwide attention with their low formation flight over the stadium, an online game called Flappy Link has appeared, turning the controversial flypast into a tongue-in-cheek challenge.
The game, which states that it is not affiliated with Airlink, gives players control of a small passenger aircraft flying above Cape Town. The aim is simple - fly as close to DHL Stadium as possible without hitting the ground.
The closer you get, the better your score, with the game even displaying the rather ominous instruction: “LOW IS GOOD.”
Players can also see their clearance from the stadium, compete on a leaderboard and receive a rather cheeky warning if they push their luck a little too far.
Essentially, it’s Flappy Bird with an airliner and Cape Town’s most famous stadium thrown into the mix.
The game takes its inspiration from Saturday’s much-discussed Airlink flypast, staged before the Springboks faced the All Blacks at DHL Stadium.
Two specially painted Embraer aircraft flew in formation over the venue in a dramatic display that was shown during the live broadcast before footage quickly spread across social media and international news platforms.
The flypast subsequently became a major talking point, with viewers debating everything from the aircraft’s altitude and safety to the skill involved in executing the manoeuvre.
Airlink has defended the flight, saying the operation was extensively planned and rehearsed. The airline said the South African Civil Aviation Authority and Air Traffic Navigation Services were involved and provided the necessary guidance, approvals and support.
According to Airlink, each aircraft was operated by three senior captains, while flight data showed that both aircraft stayed within the approved altitude and speed parameters established during the planning and rehearsal process.
Check out the Flappy Link Game here
Just days after two Airlink aircraft captured worldwide attention with their low formation flight over the stadium, an online game called Flappy Link has appeared, turning the controversial flypast into a tongue-in-cheek challenge.
The game, which states that it is not affiliated with Airlink, gives players control of a small passenger aircraft flying above Cape Town. The aim is simple - fly as close to DHL Stadium as possible without hitting the ground.
The closer you get, the better your score, with the game even displaying the rather ominous instruction: “LOW IS GOOD.”
Players can also see their clearance from the stadium, compete on a leaderboard and receive a rather cheeky warning if they push their luck a little too far.
Essentially, it’s Flappy Bird with an airliner and Cape Town’s most famous stadium thrown into the mix.
The game takes its inspiration from Saturday’s much-discussed Airlink flypast, staged before the Springboks faced the All Blacks at DHL Stadium.
Two specially painted Embraer aircraft flew in formation over the venue in a dramatic display that was shown during the live broadcast before footage quickly spread across social media and international news platforms.
The flypast subsequently became a major talking point, with viewers debating everything from the aircraft’s altitude and safety to the skill involved in executing the manoeuvre.
Airlink has defended the flight, saying the operation was extensively planned and rehearsed. The airline said the South African Civil Aviation Authority and Air Traffic Navigation Services were involved and provided the necessary guidance, approvals and support.
According to Airlink, each aircraft was operated by three senior captains, while flight data showed that both aircraft stayed within the approved altitude and speed parameters established during the planning and rehearsal process.
Check out the Flappy Link Game here
