Originally Posted by
G0ULI
Automation can only act in accordance with the information it receives from its sensors. It cannot autonomously consider the possibility of events for which there are no data, so it is pointless and impossible to plan ahead for every eventuality.
Factually untrue.
You are just making things up based upon no knowledge of systems.
Your example is a case in point.
All you need to do is build in an error bar to the decision making process.
Can aircraft glide to runway?
If yes, how much flex is there?
For glides, demand 10% flex.
If not available and route is over built up area with river option available then choose river.
Job done.