Originally Posted by
yanrair
but pilots should be extremely well trained with a thorough understanding of systems and aerodynamics and the ability to cope with complex multiple failures. Think QF ex SIN A380 -over 60 faults.
Yanrair
The usual hero pilot which saves the day.
There is a saying in the flying community, that it is better to have a savvy pilot who decides in poor weather conditions not to take off, than using his superior skills to fly and land in that poor conditions.
I think the same goes for the plane.
Better a plane that not tries to kill you, than one that needs superior pilot skills to stay alive.