Aviation's future -- pilotless planes

[Willie]

Check out this article on CNN.com

http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/03/30/pilotless.planes.ap/index.html

I don't even think it's an April fools joke.

Willie

[Jack]

I've been flying R/C Sailplanes for 30+ tears. So... what's the big
deal?

[Willie]

Jack wrote:
> I've been flying R/C Sailplanes for 30+ tears. So... what's the big
> deal?

It's not just combat drones or R/C sailplanes.

I think the article indicates the possible commercial use
of these aircraft in general aviation airspace.

Might get your attention when one with no eyeballs aboard
flies through your thermal at 250kts.

:>)

Willie G.

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Yes, but what do the drones have to do with soaring ?

Cheers, Charles

[303SAM]

This would be different from an Airbus how?
"Willie" > wrote in message
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>
> Jack wrote:
> > I've been flying R/C Sailplanes for 30+ tears. So... what's the big
> > deal?
>
> It's not just combat drones or R/C sailplanes.
>
> I think the article indicates the possible commercial use
> of these aircraft in general aviation airspace.
>
> Might get your attention when one with no eyeballs aboard
> flies through your thermal at 250kts.
>
> :>)
>
> Willie G.
>