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April 1st 06, 12:35 AM
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Aviation's future -- pilotless planes
Check out this article on CNN.com
http://www.cnn.com/2006/TECH/03/30/p....ap/index.html I don't even think it's an April fools joke. Willie 
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April 1st 06, 04:14 AM
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Aviation's future -- pilotless planes
I've been flying R/C Sailplanes for 30+ tears. So... what's the big
deal?
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April 1st 06, 06:40 AM
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Aviation's future -- pilotless planes
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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April 1st 06, 06:40 AM
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Aviation's future -- pilotless planes
Yes, but what do the drones have to do with soaring ? Cheers, Charles
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April 3rd 06, 08:07 PM
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Aviation's future -- pilotless planes
This would be different from an Airbus how?
"Willie" wrote in message oups.com... 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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