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Old November 23rd 06, 02:36 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Mxsmanic
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Default FADEC = complex

Judah writes:

You should be advised that not all digital systems are designed like
Windows...


Unfortunately, many are, including systems that affect safety-of-life
issues.

For example, most of today's cars are designed with computer controlled
systems as well. Yet you don't see cars explode every time you click the
right turn signal.


There are many cases of catastrophic failure modes in car systems, and
this will only increase.

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