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FAA study on pilots' excessive use of automated devices on aircraft
Washington, USA - Too dependent on automatic flight control
From the recent survey conducted by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) on the use of automated flight control devices on board aircraft, it has emerged that the scheduled flights sector suffers from "Automation addiction" according to Rory Kay, airline captain and co-chair of the advisory committee on the training of pilots. The study was based on 46 incidents, some major accidents, voluntary...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1133300
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency