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To: Paleo Conservative

I didn't say that it would have crashed if the engine failed in flight, I just said that it wouldn't have done as well.

Remember, these things are controlled by French computers running French code. Sure, it probably passed the FAA certification tests, but do *you* want to trust a Frog computer to not suddenly decide that you're in-flight instead of taking off and cut power? I don't.


27 posted on 03/07/2005 5:27:47 PM PST by Spktyr (Overwhelmingly superior firepower and the willingness to use it is the only proven peace solution.)
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To: Spktyr

"Remember, these things are controlled by French computers running French code. Sure, it probably passed the FAA certification tests, but do *you* want to trust a Frog computer to not suddenly decide that you're in-flight instead of taking off and cut power? I don't."

Good point - but I certainly don't care to fly on anything that uses a Windows operating system. The major point with the Airbus system is the no over-ride concept.


71 posted on 03/07/2005 6:23:55 PM PST by Western Phil
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