Originally Posted by
CleCapt
If you think anyone would get on a plane without a pilot, then you're crazy. The technology exists, but it won't happen. They can't even get a car to drive down a flat road without hitting someone. Won't happen in my lifetime, and probably not my grandkid's either.
When my grandparents were born, state of the art in aviation were biplanes with fabric wings. In their lifetimes we went to the moon.
I’m pretty sure my 15 years remaining in aviation is safe. I wouldn’t guarantee my son a 40 year career though, let alone any future grandkids.