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Old 18th Aug 2016, 15:14
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langleybaston
 
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This SLF has been wondering about the " camera in the cockpit" aspect and conclude that it may have something to do with "autopilot" [whatever that is] being engaged.

When driving my car, I dont have "autopilot". I need at least one hand on the wheel, one foot on a pedal, and a continuous hazard watch. If I am caught by the police swigging a drink, eating a bun, or using a hand-held mobile I am liable, rightly, to be punished.

In my seventies I am well aware that my general driving skills have probably deteriorated. On approaching any recognisable hazard the radio [even Test Match Special] is invariably turned off. My driving is limited to about 2 hours at a time [fortunately my wife is a highly skilled driver and nav. so we do turn and turn about except she "does dark" better than I do].

So I come back to "mucking about with a camera". What has it to do with the very responsible task of captaining and flying?

"Buggerall, my Lord!" as the joke goes.
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