Yeah, no. So much actual, very strong no.https://twitter.com/tinysubversions/status/735251235347931136 …
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
lol, what?? Like, the pilot only serves a vestigial function? That's....wow. No words.
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Replying to @hexadecim8
The pilot's role in cruise is fairly minimal, and under optimal circumstances most modern generation airliners can fly alone
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
would it be fair to characterise autopilot as cruise control rather than autonomous ?
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Replying to @maelorin
Basically yes. It's a bit more advanced than regular cruise control, but effectively that's how it's used.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
reduces cognitive load/attention attrition for flight crew during least 'interesting' part of flight?
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Replying to @maelorin
That and keeps flight conditions optimal for fuel, etc. Flight crew still needs to manage a lot, though.
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski @maelorin
All sorts of stuff happens mid-flight. Another flight warns of turbulence. Deconfliction needs to take place. &c
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Replying to @EmilyGorcenski
autopilot enables attention in risk eval and mgmt, rather than basic flight control?
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Correct. Less time hands on stick, more time managing other aspects of flight.
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