DC-ATE;
I just don't like the trend the industry is headed for. Guess I'll just sit back and relax and watch the developments. As you so aptly put it, most of this boils down to the almighty buck anyway, and that isn't gonna change. It is a sad state of affairs in my view.
Have a good night!
The sad state of affairs is not the way airplanes are designed or flown but the desecration of the airline pilot and his/her profession "by the almighty buck" and industry leaders who value the business of business rather than the business of aviation. That is far greater a flight safety problem than automation ever will be.
With the greatest of respect sir, a very good night to you as well. Salut.
PJ2