Originally Posted by jdebrey

I'm a student at a part 141 school and I have been doing a ton of research on automation in the cockpit, more specifically artificial intelligence.


My question's for the pilot community is this:


1. What advancements will we be seeing implemented in the cockpit at a part 121 carrier in the next 1-10 years... (what technology is already semi close to being done with development/deployment.)

2. When will AI kick out the co-pilot/pilot monitoring in the cockpit. If you don't believe this please articulate your point because I feel this is inevitable in the not so long future (20-30 years my guess)

3. When will 121 carriers try to automate the entire process of flying? I know what you're thinking....

"but the public would never trust a computer to fly us around" I personally believe once we go fully autonomous in the automotive industry and people are accustomed to trusting AI with they're lives to transport them in cars it will change the perspective of the public. (not saying that automotive AI and aviation AI are at all same level of complexity, but I do think public opinion will change)


I know I'm asking you all to whip out your crystal ball, but I think it's a conversation this community should discuss. Plus it would be great to hear from some guys that have been are currently in the aviation industry.


Thanks your all your opinions.


- John