Originally Posted by
Meeb
Read the article!
Why read a foreign media report when you can read the operator's own description?
The BAe information makes it clear that the systems being tested are those that allow the aircraft to fly
itself, being responsible for its own situational awareness and making the necessary adjustments when the situation requires.
They are not testing auto take-off or auto-land - the two pilots on board will handle those phases of the flight, and will also be on hand if (or when
) Hal can't figure out whether the bright light dead ahead is a star or an oncoming aircraft.