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Old 12-20-2011 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by reCALcitrant
We have a new track of guys that are exactly that. Initial cadre UAS guys. They are trained from day 1 to fly UAV's. The AF manning will be 20% real pilots and 80% UAV guys in that world.
But their training is more extensive than just a video game, right? IIRC they get some actual trainer time?

But I'm pretty sure the FAA will draw the line for operations in non-restricted domestic airspace.
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