It is just around the corner…..
05-29-2023, 05:41 AM
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06-02-2023, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by BFMthisA10
Where’s my flying car?
Kidding aside, practical and safe flying cars are already here. As with single pilot/pilotless aircraft, the obstacles are mostly regulatory.
Originally Posted by BFMthisA10
If my children so choose, they can retire from a full airline career, having endured the gauntlet of those that say pilotless planes are “just around the corner”.
06-02-2023, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by BFMthisA10
If my children so choose, they can retire from a full airline career, having endured the gauntlet of those that say pilotless planes are “just around the corner”.
10-05-2023, 03:47 PM
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10-14-2023, 03:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Pumperpilot
The FAA needs to bump the age up to 68, certify certain AMEs the ability to certify over 65 yo pilots, sort of like a special issuance. Restrict to right seat ops, this will be a great tool for the Professional Pilot and Mentoring programs mandated by the FAA and of course you still must pass your annual company checks. Questioning the cognitive skills of a 68 yo shouldnt be the issue when United almost put a 777 in the drink with a brand new CA and FO. Ill take my chances with the old dude, its getting scary out here with the stories being told about new hires and rapid upgrades.
