Originally Posted by
Arado 234
Kinda. But there have been reminders in recent history like Air France 447 and Colgan 3407 and a couple of close calls I can't remember right now. So you do kinda sorta need to know how to fly occasionally.
There isn't even CPDLC worldwide yet (even though CPDLC was introduced in what 90's). it will take a monumental amount of investment in worldwide surveillance and command/control before a pilotless plane would be feasible..... computer only planes....not with me onboard.