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Old 24-May-2007, 10:16 AM
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A new device is being developed to provide the pilot with much more detailed parameters than are available today on classical airplanes. This information may be perceived using senses other than sight and hearing.
So Hellen Keller can fly it?

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So Hellen Keller can fly it?
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A new device is being developed to provide the pilot with much more detailed parameters than are available today on classical airplanes. This information may be perceived using senses other than sight and hearing.
I'd consider that somewhat silly, as sight and hearing are the senses that can take in most detail at the same time.
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