"Seeming innate mistrust of technology."
That is a euphemism for "what do you know, my concierge can fly this a/c."
It is out of place here, and harkens to a lay attitude.
Fly by wire is not anything but a new (if thirty years old tech is "new") way to control an aircraft.
It is faster, and generally more responsive and efficient than a human being. It can fly a/c that are unflyable by humans.
Stop. It is also a quick way to the graveyard whilst whistling Dixie if the programming is put together by numpties.
It is a TOOL. A wonderful TOOL. But a TOOL. Those who think it can be operated in fluids without great care are dangerous.
Last edited by Lyman; 1st Oct 2011 at 18:04.