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The amount of processing that those computers do won’t increase over time, it stays the same. So why use something you won’t need? Also, planes are extremely e
by elteto 8y ago
The amount of processing that those computers do won’t increase over time, it stays the same. So why use something you won’t need?
Also, planes are extremely expensive so they don’t get thrown away, they get constant upgrades. The U2 spy plane is a good example: a 1950/60s airframe running with more modern instruments. So if the need arise they will upgrade those CPUs on the 737s.
- wvenable 8y ago> So why use something you won’t need? The whole point of this issue that the technology and cockpit design is purposely 30 years old to prevent the need for re-certification not for safety issues. I'm not suggesting technology be used that isn't needed; I'm just suggesting using the technology to make air travel safer and easier for pilots.
- hyeonwho4 8y agoSometimes even the instruments are maintained. I know a consultant whose job is to repair bespoke factory and laboratory microcontrollers in situ. When we hired him he spent two weeks covering our lab in blueprints, two weeks troubleshooting, and one week programming. 25K to fix the device, but much cheaper than a new one.