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Old 27th Mar 2016, 23:56
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Ian W
 
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But the bus is in normal law 99.9999% of the time and has saved MANY people from screw ups that a 737 cant save you from.

“Yes, because the best solution for pilots loosing basic stick and rudder skills is to just put a computer to do that for them…..”

What is a better solution? Removing technology that provides protection?
Well to follow your argument to a conclusion which is supported by numerous bean counters in your airline and others, the best cost effective solution is to remove the pilots. Had the subject aircraft been controlled by automatics only, it would probably not have crashed; no fatigue issues leading to 'pilot error'. Had AF447 had software that did not have an 'otherwise case' that said give it to the crew - the aircraft may not have crashed. In many recent cases the 'wet ware' in the cockpit has been the problem mishandling the automatic systems. Airbus with its 'human-on-the-loop' approach is easiest to convert to 'optionally manned'.

Be careful with your arguments you may end up as employable as elevator operators.
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