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This comparison really only works if you mean engaging autopilot with a bunch of other planes flying in close formation and if clouds were made of steel and con
by krrrh 9y ago
This comparison really only works if you mean engaging autopilot with a bunch of other planes flying in close formation and if clouds were made of steel and concrete. Most of the time that autopilot is engaged on a flight there is next to zero risk of a collision. Commercial pilots also get a lot of training specifically related to what autopilot is and isn’t appropriate for.
- laythea 9y agoThat is a valid counterpoint in my opinion.
- nightski 9y agoEven as a private pilot you are taught to continuously scan your instruments and surroundings as you fly through the air with autopilot enabled. Flight training is much more extensive than driving tests (although still not too bad) and they really drive procedures into you.