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Old 3rd Aug 2009, 04:41
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GlueBall
 
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Obviously the technology for unmanned airplanes is available, as demonstrated by military UAV operations. But it's ok only as long as everything works.

The problem is when something breaks: Computer snafu, engine failure, hydraulic leak, . . . For that reason it's questionable if any passenger would trust the automatics and get aboard.
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