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erronis

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3. Reminds me of a very old joke that went around when cockpit automation was introduced...

Reply to Jacson6 (Original post)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 07:01 PM

Apr 27

This is your pilot speaking.

You are now flying with a wonderful new automated system that will handle the controls and make sure we land safely.

... and land safely.
... and land safely.
...

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Don't worry folks! Computer programming control will work great. [View all] Jacson6 Apr 27 OP

What is this about Waymo and sexual assaults? AZJonnie Apr 27 #1

Don't worry folks! Computer programming control will work great blizzard49 Apr 27 #2

Reminds me of a very old joke that went around when cockpit automation was introduced... erronis Apr 27 #3

There we were . . . Aussie105 Apr 27 #4

Somebody overdubbed audio from what sounds like an episode of Frontline over an Airbus crash video. LudwigPastorius Apr 27 #5

Crash in 1988. A demonstration flight at an air show. Liberal In Texas Apr 27 #6