Now how cool lis that!
How about doing away with all of the usual instruments....in place of them install a nice computer screen...rig up a joystick and some buttons to move around a cursors and provide some Mouse capabilities.....throw in a Latte Dispenser and Bob's your Uncle.
In moments of high stress, in the dark, rain and fog around....high ground and obstacles....distractions by the Med Crew....some good turbulence.....I can see some small problems that might need working through.....and please dear Lord....don't make it Windows based software.
That could bring a whole new meaning to the Blue Screen of Death!
Actually, I shall not scoff at this just yet...as some very good Autopilot technology that improves upon the best that is out there currently might be a real improvement.
The trick will be in making the complex simple and intuitive. The "No Failures" notion strikes me as being a bit of a stretch.