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> Will also need huge changes to training and certification of aircraft mechanics

Why? These aren’t novel power plants.

> Existing air traffic controller shortages, under-staffing, equipment deficiencies are going to have trouble coping with the increased workload posed more and faster planes

Sport pilots aren’t landing at La Guardia.



> Will also need huge changes to training and certification of aircraft mechanics

There's already a shortage of certified mechanics. Adding thousands of more pilots and presumably aircraft will make already long wait times for annuals even longer.


> Adding thousands of more pilots and presumably aircraft will make already long wait times for annuals even longer

The article specifically calls out bringing simpler power plants and engines to general aviation.


Simpler power plants and engines will still require at least annual inspections... who's going to certify all those aircraft?




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