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Old 12-08-2022, 09:19 PM
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AirBear
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They'll have to setup some type of "remote Copilot" system. No way the FAA will allow single pilot even for cargo unless there's a way to get the jet back on the ground with an incapacitated pilot.

A few aircraft, mostly single engine turboprops have a emergency recovery button for pax to push in case of an incapacitated pilot. But these aircraft only require one pilot.

And what happens if you need to go take a dump during the flight? Are the pilots just going to wear diapers?

It'll take years and years to design and certify a "remote Copilot" system where a single Copilot covers several flights at one time.
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