pug, #81, et al.
Change the focus from technology to concepts.
The buzz words are AI and Big Data; we have them, but the important issue is what is their purpose, how to use them.
Alternatively, pilots and regulators should consider what and why particular functions are required, then assess the type and level of technological support and how that might be achieved.
An emerging concept is IA; Intelligent - to the user, and Assistance - provided by technology.
A simple, but valued example is EGPWS.
Technology, in background, continually monitoring parameters.
Provides Information, maps on request.
Alerts to parameter boundaries (Amber), a need to change focus or change the course of action.
Warning of hazards (Red), awareness, understanding, action.
Automatic action where able; pull up (currently pilot activated); compare with auto wind shear recovery - ACAS, or like Airbus AP engage below min speed.
Apply this thinking and the concepts to other operational areas, e.g. single pilot cruise; what functions are required, how to implement the technology for the users point of view, wary of unjustified perceptions of uncertain scenarios.
The users have the knowledge and expertise in operation; focus on the positive aspects, what might be done, how, why, when.
Re QF etc; not complex problem solving, just a simple question - what is still working, what do we need (one of the crew posed that question).
Re software etc; the coding or engineering are not the critical issues, it's what is specified for the software to do, and when. Operators, pilots can provide the better input, based not only on the present, but importantly with vision of the future, which unfortunately is generally unknowable, thus feared. Generate the future that we require, no more fearful than that which is managed today,
… but with an unlocked flight deck door.