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Embraer reveals vision for single-pilot airliners
Embraer is preparing for the possible introduction of airliners designed for single-pilot operation by as early as 2020, following the roll-out of next-generation air traffic management systems in Europe and the USA. (www.flightglobal.com) עוד...I suppose it's more palatable to regulators and pax than having pilotless airliners (that are of course monitored during critical flight phases via the ground, which is what the US Army does with their drones).
When they can get the 190 to stop acting like a 180, maybe that might be considered.
I think this vision is awesome. There was a lot of whining when Flight Engineer positions were removed from aircraft, as that job became obsolete. However, over time, the public and flight crews accepted this, as this was the way it was going to be.
As technology expands, and ground radar systems become a thing of the past, we will continue to advance into the future.
I am a huge supporter of Embraer and I applaud them for thinking outside the box. GM/GMC is already designing GPS auto-driven/navigated automobiles to be unveiled in 2020 as well. So its only a matter of time until SPC becomes reality.
As technology expands, and ground radar systems become a thing of the past, we will continue to advance into the future.
I am a huge supporter of Embraer and I applaud them for thinking outside the box. GM/GMC is already designing GPS auto-driven/navigated automobiles to be unveiled in 2020 as well. So its only a matter of time until SPC becomes reality.
I'm going to be upset the first time that my car drives to work without me.