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FAA: Pilots should be capable of flying aircraft manually when needed
WASHINGTON — According to Federal Aviation Administration, airlines need to provide more extensive pilot training to avoid potential accidents when pilots are forced to take manual control during emergencies or become confused due to erroneous flight data provided by automated systems. (www.airlinerwatch.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
I totally agree with this article. The upcoming next generation of pilots grew up with automation, smart phones, touch screens. They are totally dependent on it. Just look at them, they cannot put the phone down. As a retired Captain and Check Airman we learned on old school analog dials and switches, my First Officer was the autopilot. We also know how to navigate with a paper map, compass, and stopwatch. With an HSI and DME I can get GPS accuracy. It is incumbent on our generation to pass the basic stick and rudder flying to the new generation, that includes hand flying in all types of bad weather, down to minimums, in emergency conditions. That's when you truly earn your pay.
You mean that not all pilots can fly manually NOW?!!!!!
Just make sure that these lone pilots are healthy and not prone to heart attacks. If not, pray that a passenger can land a plane. If none, prepare for a disaster.
When I learned to fly (just a GA pilot, 15 years, 1500 hours), I had wondered why some airline pilots owned GA aircraft and flew in their time off. I think I see it now; automation if you have or want to use it, as much stick-and-rudder time as you want, a different perspective on preparation, navigation, and “aviating”. Barry & Brian Schiff, and Mike Jesch, come to mind.
Duh!
Back in the day I was taught to fly by feel. So that’s how I taught my students. Then the FAA in about 1969/70 told us to teach by reference to the instruments. Now look at what has happened.
During my airline flying years when an autopilot failed, it was no big deal. Oh, the good old daysðð
The time is coming when there will be zero pilots in the cockpit. Count me out.
During my airline flying years when an autopilot failed, it was no big deal. Oh, the good old daysðð
The time is coming when there will be zero pilots in the cockpit. Count me out.