A cargo plane flew 50 miles with no pilot onboard using a semi-automated system. An aviation expert says the technology could address the pilot shortage.::The flight system allows a plane to be remote operated by a pilot on the ground, which could streamline pilot airline operations in the future.

  • Canadian_Cabinet @lemmy.ca
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    1 year ago

    It also depends if you go with a school or an independent instructor. I spent a good chunk of cash getting my PPL before I decided to change careers because of how expensive every step towards my ATP would be

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      1 year ago

      Yeah, I went 141 and est total cost was over 150k but that has government assistance for a portion where I didn’t have to pay up front.

      Part 61 is absolutely cheaper overall but you have to pay up front with no assistance.