Originally Posted by
chuboy
Autopilot would be doing the flying anyway.
I think this is far easier to implement than replacing Jet A1 with biofuel.
Of course there's plenty of people saying it's all too hard, but the fact is 99%+ of cruise flight is a non-event and could easily manage this. Hit bad turbulence or there's an operational issue? Ok fine break out of formation, it's not the end of the world you'll just burn use fuel you would have burned anyway.
If these cost savings are as high as implied then there is a huge low-hanging fruit for airlines to work together here.
Yup, and my point is, that, when I am flying, maybe closer to another airplane than IFR seperation might dictate, but still with visual separation, I am fairly comfortable with not flying into a guy buzzing along beside me.
i am worried that those who are not accustomed to the direct control of their craft might represent a hazard.