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Aircraft have been reliably landing themselves for decades now. Tom Scott did a video where he was coached through a simulated landing of an airliner with zero
by dharmab 3y ago
Aircraft have been reliably landing themselves for decades now. Tom Scott did a video where he was coached through a simulated landing of an airliner with zero flying experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbTDzPUDxqY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbTDzPUDxqY
The technology is even to the point where drones can reliably land on aircraft carriers. US Navy fighter pilots now have software assistance for landing on carriers (Magic Carpet/Precision Landing Mode). What was once one of the most dangerous feats in aviation is now a routine and reliably safe operation. https://www.navair.navy.mil/news/Navys-latest-flight-control-technology-sustains-safety-skies/Tue-12142021-1541 https://www.navair.navy.mil/news/Navys-latest-flight-control...