Could data mining help with the automation vs. hand flying debate?

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It may help to consider the ideas in the presentations below:

http://easa.europa.eu/essi/ecast/wp-...aracteriz2.pdf

http://easa.europa.eu/essi/ecast/wp-...erformance.pdf

Caution; the problems of runway overruns include the quality of data (real-time reporting of conditions) and the human factor in understanding the situation and the choice of action.