Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
Whether pilots are as skilled as they once were is unknown.  Today commercial pilots must pass a check ride every six months.  Most check rides are given in simulators, where the demands can be much greater than was the case when proficiency rides were given in real airplanes.  If the candidate crashes the simulator, it can be reprogrammed and put back in business.  If a real airplane crashes it is not easy to put it back together. At least at Southwest Airlines, where I have several pilot acquaintances, landings and take-offs are flown manually. Where the autopilot pays off is in normal flying.  It does a better job than most pilots. Disclosure: I hold every type of air and ground license issued by the FAA. I was an instructor pilot for more than 20 years. I still retain my interest in aviation albeit from row 38. I doubt we will every see driver less cars, trucks, etc.  But we will see computer controlled vehicles that will improve traffic flow and reduce the probability of accidents. This strikes me as a potential winner. What impact automation of alternate modes of transport will have on the railroads remains to be seen. My guess is the railroads will adjust to it if given the freedom to do so.
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag