To go from 2 pilots on virtually all passenger aircraft to none in one step is likely to be far too big a jump for many people.
Perhaps a more modest move on a future aircraft designed with this in mind to one of primary pilot, plus a secondary pilot who spends part of their time (i.e. busier or higher risk stages such as takeoff + landing or where quick diversion to safety is more difficult) in the pointy end, and the remainder of their time in the passenger cabin helping the rest of the cabin crew might be slightly more acceptable ? There will of course be numerous challenges in making this both viable and safe, but it should be achievable
Despite what MOL may say, Ryanair are aware that for the public to accept new ideas takes time and cajoling. Pilotless commercial passenger planes are not going to be accepted for a long time.
Last edited by davidjohnson6; 1st Aug 2012 at 12:00.