Years ago I was briefly involved in motorcycle road racing. T-shirts with the slogan, “Crashing Sucks” and a suitable graphic were quite popular. Even then, I thought how appropriate that slogan also was for aviation.
Crashing Sucks
Years ago I was briefly involved in motorcycle road racing. T-shirts with the slogan, Crashing Sucks and a suitable graphic were quite popular. Even then, I thought how appropriate that slogan also was for aviation. Now we find ourselves with back-to-back airliner crashes while landing in visual conditions and Im reminded of just how appropriate that slogan is to aviation. Crashing sucks for all the obvious reasons, but we must also remember that aviation is a…
Key Takeaways:
- Recent airliner crashes, even during visual landings, highlight the profound impact of accidents on the aviation community and spark a critical debate about the proper use of automation.
- The article warns against pilots' over-reliance on advanced auto-flight systems, noting that while technology should help, it can sometimes lead to issues if pilots become disengaged.
- Pilots must always remember they are the "pilot in command," actively monitoring automation as if it were a student, and be prepared to intervene or take manual control, recognizing automation's inherent limitations.
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