Fred Smith Interview
03-15-2013, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by DornierPilot
I would only add that he said "pilot or pilots" and I'm thinking that there might always be at least two on board ....
03-15-2013, 08:58 PM
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Closer than you think.
03-15-2013, 09:45 PM
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Fellas...
I'm not drinking the Kool-Aid, and yes, the UAV element is disconcerting, but...
Who would you rather have running your company?
I don't see too many other CEOs out there better than Fred Smith.
Big picture wise, he is right... if the government can somehow see through the muck and adopt pro business policies it fixes a lot of our problems and we are all better off.
I'm not drinking the Kool-Aid, and yes, the UAV element is disconcerting, but...
Who would you rather have running your company?
I don't see too many other CEOs out there better than Fred Smith.
Big picture wise, he is right... if the government can somehow see through the muck and adopt pro business policies it fixes a lot of our problems and we are all better off.
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03-16-2013, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by freightretriever
03-16-2013, 09:46 AM
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There are numerous human factors issues that would require mitigation prior to implementing such a system. Being technically possible is a lot different than feasible. It would also require the manufacturers to build it, and that would mean that they are building something specific to cargo operations (which would raise the costs).
When you start seeing most road traffic operating this way, then start to be concerned. Until then, it is really not on the radar.
When you start seeing most road traffic operating this way, then start to be concerned. Until then, it is really not on the radar.
03-17-2013, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ptarmigan
When you start seeing most road traffic operating this way, then start to be concerned. Until then, it is really not on the radar.
03-17-2013, 11:40 AM
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Hmmm, 1st contract....Red Letter "We will replace you"........2nd contract...."plenty of out of work pilots out there, we will replace you"........Next contract 'We will replace you with Irish Pilots".........This contract....."we will replace you with computers".......anyone else see a trend here? LOL
03-17-2013, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by FDX1
Add to that rail. The only automated trains you see are small monorail/airport type, and mostly in Disney! Not in our careers folks, but hey, it's fun to worry about!
03-17-2013, 02:19 PM
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Small point but none of the Disney trains are unmanned. I've seen a few at airports, but that's it.
Notice that these "the UAV's are coming" presentations are always coming from government employees. Nobody that actually has to turn a profit is talking about it. Watch the Fred interview.
Notice that these "the UAV's are coming" presentations are always coming from government employees. Nobody that actually has to turn a profit is talking about it. Watch the Fred interview.
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