Pilots Don't Know Enough About Flying Manually, Says DOT Report
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/pilots-manual-flying-audit-report_56967325e4b086bc1cd610f7
"On today's aircraft, flight information can be uploaded... This
allows the automation to control the aircraft through most
phases of flight -- from just after take-off until the plane
lands at the airport," the document points out. This can be a
concern in situations where pilots must use their manual flying
skills during unexpected events. Among other examples, the
report cites the 2013 crash of Asiana Flight 214, during which
pilots accidentally deactivated the plane's main airspeed
control on approach to San Francisco. "Reliance on automation
is a growing concern among industry experts," the report says,
noting these experts have "questioned whether pilots are
provided enough training and experience to maintain manual
flying proficiency."
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And if you don't believe there's a lesson here for autonomous cars,
you're kidding yourself.
--Lauren--
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