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No one saw this coming. The plane swap attempt was Sunday, despite the FAA refusing permission. One plane spiraled out of control and crashed. No one

Posted by jnine Apr 30 '22, 06:13

was injured. The organizer, who is one of the pilots claims he didn't tell his team the FAA refused their permit. Red Bull sponsored the attempt and says they are hoping to work with him again.

https://ktar.com/story/5032665/pilot-in-failed-arizona-plane-swap-stunt-apologizes-for-ignoring-faa/ (ktar.com)

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His license to fly should be suspended for life and both him and Red Bull fined heavily for this stupidity. -- nm - Krusty Apr 30, 06:39 4
- It was his personal choice, Krusty. He wanted to do the research! -- nm - Mop Apr 30, 07:32
- I'm just glad it was over uninhabited desert. I guess Red Bull thinks its customers are in favor, but it looks like bad pr to me. -- nm - jnine Apr 30, 07:31 2
  - It was a foolish, wasteful, privilege-filled, ego-driven stunt -- nm - prayformojo Apr 30, 07:34 1
    - I disagree! -- nm - Elon Musk Apr 30, 07:44

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No one saw this coming. The plane swap attempt was Sunday, despite the FAA refusing permission. One plane spiraled out of control and crashed. No one

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