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0 pointsnradov5y ago0 comments

There is already a certification process for helicopters and autogyros, so VTOL capability alone is no reason for a different certification process. Helicopters require a 20 minute fuel reserve in VFR conditions and 30 minutes in IFR conditions.

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/91.151

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GekkePrutser5y ago

Yes but these are automated, so they could be programmed to stay within X minutes of backup landing sites at all times, and altitudes to reach them easily.

nradovOP5y ago

No there will be a human pilot in control. It's going to be many years before fully automated aircraft are allowed to carry human civilian passengers through regular airspace.

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0 pointsnradov5y ago0 comments

https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/14/91.151

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GekkePrutser5y ago

Yes but these are automated, so they could be programmed to stay within X minutes of backup landing sites at all times, and altitudes to reach them easily.

nradovOP5y ago

No there will be a human pilot in control. It's going to be many years before fully automated aircraft are allowed to carry human civilian passengers through regular airspace.

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