Good explanation, BEagle. Thank you. As you say, aircrew-friendly kit for a change. This clearly looks after the tanker's fuel plan, give-away, navigation, etc......
The A310 MCS looks after the
mission fuel plan, not just the tanker's! It also records the off-loads and gives the ARO navigational situational awareness; however, primary navigation is the role of the FMS.
....but looking after the chicks on a trail and re-planning for their needs in changing situations is where the extra head comes in. Or will it do that too?
Of course.
Mind you, I don't know what functionality the A3
30MRTT system will provide - my knowledge is limited to the A310MRTT.
As for flying accurately, that's easy. Either practice more or use the auto-pilot!
Making the small, frequent heading changes needed for refining RV geometry takes precise, accurate flying. Even 'using the autopilot' to best effect is less simple than it might sound.