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On the other hand, there are many who believe, that automation got us into this. The more we automate, the more we depend on it which leads to problems if excep
by zubspace 7y ago
On the other hand, there are many who believe, that automation got us into this. The more we automate, the more we depend on it which leads to problems if exceptional situations occur. [1]
Maybe the 737 Max is just too complex and relies too much on automation to fly correctly? I'm reminded of the Quantas QF32 flight, where pilots were nearly overwhelmed by the endless amount of errors and checklists they had to perform. [2]
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIusD6Z-3cU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIusD6Z-3cU
[2] https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/inside-the-cockpit-on-qf32-how-the-worlds-worst-aviation-disaster-was-averted/news-story/62f3b73db38751b6ae0b3769058a48da https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-advice/flights/inside-...
- dredmorbius 7y agoVery good points. And in the case of MCAS, physically unable to exert the effort to overcome the automated trim settings. (Posted above): https://youtube.com/watch?v=aoNOVlxJmow https://youtube.com/watch?v=aoNOVlxJmow