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Pilot Draws GTA 6 Mural in Sky Over 8 Hours, Video Goes Viral
✍️ NDTV
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 11:40 AM
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A commercial pilot spent eight hours tracing a Grand Theft Auto VI design in the sky, and the resulting video has rapidly gained millions of views online.
A commercial airline pilot captured a striking sky‑writing performance that depicts the logo of the highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI. The eight‑minute video, posted on social media platforms, shows the aircraft looping at low altitude while releasing smoke to form the game’s iconic lettering over a clear sky.
According to the pilot’s own account, the maneuver lasted roughly eight hours, including preparation, multiple passes, and fine‑tuning of the smoke trails. The aircraft, a standard turboprop used for regional flights, was equipped with a custom smoke‑dispensing system that allowed the intricate lettering to be rendered with sufficient clarity.
Within hours of posting, the clip amassed millions of views and sparked a wave of commentary from both aviation enthusiasts and gamers. Viewers praised the technical skill required to maintain steady flight paths for such a prolonged period, while also noting the timing coincides with the global hype surrounding GTA VI’s upcoming release.
No official statement has been released by the airline or the game’s developer, but the pilot indicated the stunt was a personal tribute and not a commercial endorsement. The video continues to trend across platforms, highlighting the intersection of aviation artistry and pop‑culture fandom.
According to the pilot’s own account, the maneuver lasted roughly eight hours, including preparation, multiple passes, and fine‑tuning of the smoke trails. The aircraft, a standard turboprop used for regional flights, was equipped with a custom smoke‑dispensing system that allowed the intricate lettering to be rendered with sufficient clarity.
Within hours of posting, the clip amassed millions of views and sparked a wave of commentary from both aviation enthusiasts and gamers. Viewers praised the technical skill required to maintain steady flight paths for such a prolonged period, while also noting the timing coincides with the global hype surrounding GTA VI’s upcoming release.
No official statement has been released by the airline or the game’s developer, but the pilot indicated the stunt was a personal tribute and not a commercial endorsement. The video continues to trend across platforms, highlighting the intersection of aviation artistry and pop‑culture fandom.