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> viewport was only certified for 1300m The 1300m rated viewport was on the (retired/rebuilt) 1st gen sub, not the one that failed. If you pay attention to the
by stickfigure 3y ago
> viewport was only certified for 1300m
The 1300m rated viewport was on the (retired/rebuilt) 1st gen sub, not the one that failed. If you pay attention to the photos, the Titan has an obviously different viewport.
If you are this mistaken on such a simple matter of fact, please look inward and maybe reconsider being so assertive and judgmental.
- giantrobot 3y agoOh, so they got a class rating for the sun and we can readily see all the paperwork about the equipment on this particular vehicle? I'm sure you'll be along soon to link to that documentation. You won't because it doesn't fucking exist because there was zero certification of the vehicle. There's no way for potential customers to verify any safety claims of the sub.
- stickfigure 3y agoThe sub was classified as experimental. That literally means "not certified". Everyone, including the people who signed the release forms, knew this. You can, today, buy any manner of uncertified experimental aircraft and fly them in general aviation. What is the surprise? Experimental vehicles are a thing. If you don't like them, don't fly/float on them.
- PepperdineG 3y ago>You can, today, buy any manner of uncertified experimental aircraft and fly them in general aviation. No you can't. Experimental aircraft have to get certified by the FAA.
- rtkwe 3y agoIn the US there's only really one category can carry a person and is unregulated and unlicensed by the FAA and that's Ultralights [0]. <254 lbs dry excluding safety and floatation devices, <5 gallons of fuel capacity, <55 knots and there are strict restrictions on when and where they can fly. [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultralight_aircraft_(United_States) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultralight_aircraft_(United_St...