XPost: rec.aviation.piloting   
   From: rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com   
      
   Mxsmanic wrote:   
      
   > Keith Willshaw writes:   
   >   
   > > Mechanical throttle linkages went out with the DC3, all modern   
   > > aircraft since the 1950's have had electrical or electro-mechanical control   
   > > systems.   
   >   
   > How often have those completely failed?   
      
   Have you ever driven a car whose accelerator, clutch or handbrake stopped   
   working   
   ?   
      
   Graham   
      
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