Fully automated flight
Ok it's Christmas, a time to reflect methinks!
How far are we from fully automated flight for passenger jet transport operation? (I have my own views on this!).
Will automation ever be able to land in crosswind components of 30 kts on a gusty day?
Will passengers be happy to go flying in a fully automated aeroplane?
How many of our passengers think it's all automatic already and we just sit there all day pushing a few buttons and drinking the coffee?