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> Also note how fast you can break something. Pass an act in a month, fix its fallout in 20 years. I wouldn't blame it only on that bill. Airlines could have
by pyrale 11y ago
> Also note how fast you can break something. Pass an act in a month, fix its fallout in 20 years.
I wouldn't blame it only on that bill.
Airlines could have built a responsible pilot training system to address their needs while complying with those rules. Instead they built a racketeering system where pilots _pay_ companies for the right to work for them and earn hours.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay_to_fly https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pay_to_fly
This is a textbook example of companies maiming themselves on the long term in order to get some fast cash.