Originally Posted by
safetypee
Tourist; always love a challenge:
First separate technology from automation; EGPWS, ACAS, technologies have improved safety.
FADEC, automated engine control. 747-8 and 787 had restrictions for Cb related icing, because the FADEC was unable to manage ice crystals. Worst case was that all engines were affected simultaneously, and with ice damage may not restart. Thus the need to avoid the conditions, not practice flying without power.
I'll need to read up, but is this an automation issue, or would a human in charge have the same problem?
i.e. Is it just an engineering issue rather than control issue?