The key US ally had sought the suspension of all non-emergency V-22 Osprey flights over its territory after one fell into the sea on Wednesday in western Japan.
  • Poem_for_your_sprog@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 year ago

    They’re great at this, but the pilot needs to stay within the operating envelope, same as any helicopter.

    All rotorcraft are dangerous compared to any fixed wing aircraft. It’s a lot less forgiving on pilots and maintenance crews.