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Can Claude Fly a Plane?
I asked Claude to look up the X-Plane 12 API and try to fly a Cessna from Hainan to somewhere nearby. It kept a pilot's log. Everything below is Claude's own notes from during the flight. I occasionally had to remind it to keep the pilot log running, and had to tell it when it crashed as xplane would quickly restart…
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AI & Machine LearningSociety, Policy & Culture2026
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Can Claude Fly a Plane? by casi | 107 | 96 |
