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Originally posted by arz
How do you feel about general aviation aircraft flying near your house? They are probably less reliable than UAVs are.
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being a commercial pilot, instrument airplane, single engine land, i can say that, yes i've lost an engine and no didn't crash. the propeller is nothing but a fan to keep the pilot cool. want proof? stop it and watch him sweat!
seriously though we have a pretty good glide ratio per 1000/ft. it all depends on the pilot behind the yoke at keeping up in practice of "L/D max" or best glide ratio. 9 out of 10 pilots that loose engine power make a safe landing either at an airport, in a field, or on a road. (there's your PSA for the day
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