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		stevage on Oct 16, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tanzania unveils its first locally assembled aircr... Almost everyone can drive a car. Almost no one can fly a plane.

riscy on Oct 18, 2023 [–]

Almost no one can drive a manual. Or a double-clutch.

My point is the number of people qualified to operate a vehicle doesn’t change whether the operator is a passenger of the vehicle. I personally know more folks who can fly a small plane than drive a semi-truck.

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