To: Flightdeck
The fact that someone designed an airplane which later crashed does not necesarily reflect on his competence.
"Pilot error" is a frequent cause of crashes. Even in an unmanned plane there is someone controlling it.
To: CurlyDave
I know. I said it was an impressive design. I believe it was the first to fly around the world with no refueling.
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