Re: [MBZ] USAF slammed for pranging Predators on manual

2009-05-09 Thread Scott Ritchey
Ritchey -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Mitch Haley Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 12:28 To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] USAF slammed for pranging Predators on manual I believe it's harder t

Re: [MBZ] USAF slammed for pranging Predators on manual

2009-05-09 Thread Mitch Haley
I believe it's harder to fly remote than in-plane, so seat experience doesn't help as much for radio control as you might think. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz

[MBZ] USAF slammed for pranging Predators on manual

2009-05-09 Thread Archer
Posted in Science, 29th April 2009 10:53 GMT A senior Pentagon official has delivered a stinging attack on the US Air Force, saying that its philosophy of using fully qualified human pilots to handle unmanned aircraft at all times has resulted in unnecessary, expensive crashes. By contrast, US