Originally Posted by
iahflyr
Everyone is so concerned about going from 2 pilots to 1 pilot on most flights. That is a ways off.
What I do think the next step will be is reduction of pilots required for long haul flying. You don’t need 4 pilots to fly a 12-16 hour flight. A simple change of the FAA rules could make those flights legal for 3 pilots. There are other examples where the I think you will see a reduction in pilots required for long haul flying.
Exactly on point. Movement will start with long haul from 4 to 3 pilots then 3 to 2 pilots well before just 1... Just a step by step reduction with their own set of problems.
*Said this for a decade now: Watch for the implementation of 4 to 3 and then open your eyes. Probably keep at least 1 for insurance blame purposes...