[geeks] Computerized flying

[Benjamin Kelley]

> See my comment about computerized flight control. If the pilot is dead
> or incapacitated, the plane lands itself. Or ground control can take
> over. Also, to the comment about pilots needing to make changes, that's
> why I suggested a code or something. I think my solution would be
> pretty good. Not the best and I'm not claiming that I'm an expert at
> planes and their operation.

This sounds quite possible,  with the advent of entirely glass
cockpits. (757, 767, 777, Airbus and many more being retrofitted). Just
pipe all the control's and gagues and whatnot back to a ground control
center incase of emergency.


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