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Old 27th Jun 2009, 14:18
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Rob21
 
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Computers

IMHO, flight computers should be treated like student pilots. Let them fly the a/c, but be able to take over (and quick...). "I've got it" means that the instructor has the controls. Take "partially" the control back is not safe, IMHO.

"Protections" should be part of the pilot's skills, it's up to him (her)to decide if a particular control input will exceed a/c limits, but maybe this particular control input can save the situation.

To have the "I've got it" switch is very important. This (switch) will put the "student computer"back in his place.

Students think they know how to fly. Computers "think" they know how to fly.
Management thinks computers know how to fly, so why "spend" more money in training pilots?

Important point to think about, IMHO, is that computers haven't mastered the "art" of flying yet, and pilots are gradually loosing their skills due to this "money saving" policy (lack of training).

Pilots have less control of their a/c, but their responsibilities are getting bigger every day...

Just a thought...

Rob
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