Plane & Pilot Survey: Aviation Automation

What are your thoughts on the rise of automation in all segments of aviation?

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Key Takeaways:

  • Aviation has a century-long history of automation, which is now rapidly advancing due to modern computing, sophisticated programming, and robotics.
  • The article prompts readers to consider their thoughts on this new "age of automation" in aviation.
  • Further reading is suggested on various aspects of aviation automation, including its potential to save lives or create dangers, surprises, and revolutionary technologies like Garmin Autoland.
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Automation has been a part of aviation for a hundred years. But with the advent of the computer age and the rapid growth of the power of processors, along with the sophistication of programming and robotics, the age of automation in aviation is here. What are your thoughts on it?

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