Yes, but you’re missing the point: in the public perception, an autopilot is a device that flies the whole plane while pilots banter and drink coffee with crois

Yes, but you’re missing the point: in the public perception, an autopilot is a device that flies the whole plane while pilots banter and drink coffee with croissants, go to the bathroom, and in general have a good time until it’s time to land. Telling them that a country road is far more complex than the open sky, and that air traffic is quite sparse, helps little.