RichardKatz
Another step toward airplanes that will be operated by a computer. However, I still want a human pilots (2) who are trained to operate proficiently in the cockpit overseeing the computer operations.
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Another step toward airplanes that will be operated by a computer. However, I still want a human pilots (2) who are trained to operate proficiently in the cockpit overseeing the computer operations.
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I would suspect this is envisioned as a key component for single-pilot operations.
Meanwhile Boeing is still kissing up to the bean counters and trying to apologize to stock holders as Airbus marches onward.
Why not three? Just to be safe.
This is Autoland on steroids. The next logical step, going from landing to total flight management from startup and pushback to shutting down at the destination gate. The immediate goal may perhaps be single pilot, but the ultimate target is autonomous flight.