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Re:Launch HN: Airhart Aeronautics (YC S22) – A modern person... by ArpanRau on Monday August 05, 2024 @07:33PM (#41166560)
How many people who don't fly, but can afford to, have you interviewed about their reasons for not flying? This is where I would start trying to solve that problem. I'd be shocked if any of them mention coordinated flying :)

My 2c - the best way to go to big scale with a GA product is to somehow find a way to make it dual use and secure the DoD as a customer. The problem with doing this is that the DoD becomes your main customer and GA becomes your hobby...

Re:Launch HN: Airhart Aeronautics (YC S22) – A modern person... by n_ermosh on Monday August 05, 2024 @07:45PM (#41166624)
We've talked to many and the complexity of flying a plane is a big factor--because the knowledge that if they mess up stick and rudder means they have a high chance of losing control and crashing scares them from flying. Our system helps alleviate that fear.
Re:Launch HN: Airhart Aeronautics (YC S22) – A modern person... by jki275 on Monday August 05, 2024 @11:23PM (#41167532)
I think you're solving the wrong problem.

People who are afraid of learning to aviate shouldn't be flying. Fear of things one isn't capable of doing is healthy.