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I would actually argue two things here. #1, I think it's easier to go from 2 pilots -> 0 pilots. If your automation and remote control are good enough and robu
by AdamJacobMuller 3y ago
I would actually argue two things here.
#1, I think it's easier to go from 2 pilots -> 0 pilots. If your automation and remote control are good enough and robust enough to survive without a pilot, they are good enough to fly without a pilot.
#2, If you actually want to reduce crewing in a way which makes sense with less compromise on safety, allow long-haul flights to drop to a single pilot in the cabin during cruise phase. Long haul flights might fly with 4 or 6 pilots today, enabling to always have 2 pilots in the cockpit. It seems reasonable to me to reduce this number and allow only one pilot during cruise, where a second (or more likely more) pilot can join in the cabin within a minute or two in the event of any issue.
- Already__Taken 3y agoIn the event of some issues. Physically moving to the seat could be impossible in time. The a380 is certified to 853 people aboard, just pay the fucking skills. Skilled people are why an economy exists, paying people is the point.
- AdamJacobMuller 3y agoI'm not sure that we really should ever do it, but, I think if you're going to consider doing it you should consider doing it in the least risky way possible (long haul flights during cruise phase). Let's even start with cargo only flights. I do think the learning would be valuable because I know eventually we will develop pilotless planes, just not sure it will happen in my lifetime.