Question of the Week: Learning to Fly on the Internet? (Really?)

Editorial Staff

Thursday, October 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

A previous reader poll indicated that 40% of respondents believed pushing for an FAA reauthorization bill could result in a worse outcome.
The current discussion centers on alleged 18-year-old serial burglar Colton Harris Moore, suspected of stealing and semi-successfully landing three advanced airplanes.
Authorities claim Harris Moore learned to fly online, prompting the question of whether basic flight maneuvers can be learned via the internet.

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This Week’s Question |Previous Week’s Answers

PREVIOUS RESULTS ***

Last week, we asked if Congress should be pushing harder to pass an FAA reauthorization bill.

Answers varied widely, but the plurality of you agreed with the admonition careful what you wish for; the final form of the bill may be a lot worse than what we have now. (That option accounted for 40% of responses.)

For a complete (real-time) breakdown of reader responses, click here.
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THIS WEEK’S QUESTION ***

Eighteen-year-old alleged serial burglar Colton Harris Moore is suspected in the theft and semi-successful landings of three pretty advanced airplanes (two 182s and a brand-new, decked-out SR22). Authorities say he learned to fly online. Do you buy it?

Is it possible to learn basic flight maneuvers from the internet?
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