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enlightenment

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1. Most test pilots are very experienced.

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Sun Nov 2, 2014, 02:34 PM

Nov 2014

Experience doesn't always matter, unfortunately. From accounts, this aircraft suffered a catastrophic failure. Siebold was lucky; Alsbury wasn't.

Very, very sad. Being on the cutting edge of any new technology carries tremendous risks for the anticipated rewards. These guys knew this every time they suited up.

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Spaceship co-pilot was experienced test pilot [View all] Omaha Steve Nov 2014 OP

Most test pilots are very experienced. enlightenment Nov 2014 #1

And for the detractors who moan about this project being unnecessary Plucketeer Nov 2014 #2