Robot for a Co-Pilot?
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Robot for a Co-Pilot?
I'm confused by this article (written by an acquaintance of mine). Is it saying that the solution to the distance created between pilots and their aircraft by automation is to add more automation that can take over control of the plane in situations where the pilot gets confused? If so, it's pretty easy to figure out where that will eventually lead.
A Machine in the Co-Pilot Seat
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Amusing Headline!
Already in place. It's called automation, yes?
Ah, but upon actually reading the link, I see this one is different in a few ways. You can see it at work - no mysterious behind the scenes activity, and it has an off switch. Brilliant!
Ah, but upon actually reading the link, I see this one is different in a few ways. You can see it at work - no mysterious behind the scenes activity, and it has an off switch. Brilliant!
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We've got lots of SOP robots at our place, I think it's a clever thread. Co with an off switch, no more need of CRM. If you could guarantee that his landings weren't quite as good as yours.....
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Pilot error, of course, is a fancy name for Human error. Increased automation is simply removing/reducing the potential for Human error from the Pilots and moving it to the programmers, engineers or guys in bunker playing drone pilot.
Human error will always exist. Without it, who would the media have to blame?
Human error will always exist. Without it, who would the media have to blame?
