Pilots in 2025: Ha! ha! Things are improving, I only crashed three times this month.
this post was submitted on 01 Aug 2025
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WW1 era planes averaged between 100-150mph
WW2 era planes between 200-400mph
A modern Passenger Airliner between 500-600mph
Explanation: Many early aviators died in crashes. However, many early aviators also survived numerous crashes and just went on to keep on flying.
Explanation: Many early aviators died in crashes. However, many early aviators also survived numerous ~~crashes~~ acceptable landings and just went on to keep on flying.
Meanwhile this one Ethiopoian guy: the third time I got hijacked was a bit hairier since the hijackers crashed the plane into the ocean and two thirds of passengers and most of my crew died. Hope the next one happens to Americans so security actually gets better. (Cue 9/11 happening)
It's called progress. You wouldn't get it.
Dunning–Kruger effect