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A cargo plane flew 50 miles with no pilot onboard using a semi-automated system. An aviation expert says the technology could address the pilot shortage. (news.yahoo.com)
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The flight system allows a plane to be remote operated by a pilot on the ground, which could streamline pilot airline operations in the future.

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[–] VintageTech@sh.itjust.works 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Pilot shortage? I know more unemployed pilots that tech workers.

[–] Nommer@sh.itjust.works 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Right? There's no pilot shortage. Like with every other labor shortage it's a wage issue.

[–] UndercoverUlrikHD@programming.dev 4 points 11 months ago

It's not just about wage. You could have great pay but terrible working conditions will discourage pilots from applying.

Never heard my retired uncle say a single good thing about his work as a captain for a commercial airline. Cheap tickets comes at a price.