role of digital intelligence in helos
hello,
Iīd like to know, to which extend computers and even autopilots play a role already in your daily job as a helicopter pilot.
of course flight computers that allow holding a certain altitude,
airspeed or course have already been developed and integrated
in some modern types.
but i havenīt read much on that issue by now, and only concerning private flying, in an online article about the overcrowded airspace in rio, where people who can afford it take helo lessons (PPL), buy a small copter, and never need a taxi again.
at the moment helicopters are still the aircraft to have the ship in selfcontrol , to really fly it yourself, not depending on artificial intelligence to a large amount like it is daily bread in the airlines, commuter, corporate sector or even the GA (fixedwing)
how long could this state endure? how many years will it take til every bell 206 will come with a simple autopilot,
prescribed by law.
how many of all you rotary flying boardmembers are already dealing with autopilots etc. in their daily job ?
M