Airbus: Pilots don't really need windows

[808pilot]

"The object of this preferred version is to immerse the pilot in a three-dimensional universe, at the center of the action," Airbus wrote.

Isn't this what a current cockpit does now? Genius...

 

[FlyinGuy]

This will save lives.

When it crashes, there will be two less people on board when they make it a drone!!

 

[Dornier 335]

This will save lives.

When it crashes, there will be two less people on board when they make it a drone!!

Ever read up on drone accident rates?

Besides, I still have not seen a FMS that does NOT crash or freeze up. As long as that's the case I am ok with old school windows...

 

[tomgoodman]

"The object of this preferred version is to immerse the pilot in a three-dimensional universe, at the center of the action," Airbus wrote.

Isn't this what a current cockpit does now? Genius...

Maybe someone should invent a flat-panel silicon-based photon transmission device which will provide an uninterrupted stream of critical data to the pilot's optical sensors. Now what would we call this wonderful thing?

 

[Dumb Pilot]

We have to apply the Jar Jar Binks theory to this issue...., just because something could be done, doesn't mean it is smart to do it......!

 

[Tripower455]

What about a hatch?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAyJiNobfY8

 

[Junkflyer]

Its part of managements "Treat them like mushrooms" plan.

 

[waveflyer]

Make no mistake

Technology is hoping for pilotless airplanes

Next gen ATC
rnav/rnp
Increased automation
Windowless flight decks

Incremental acceptance of our lesser role

It doesn't care about our careers- and tech geeks don't subscribe to the need for our judgement and management in flight-
They aren't doing it for the express goal of pilotless airplanes- but they don't believe we're necessary- they'll want us out in the name of efficiency and view us as more of an expense than an asset

Obviously, I disagree with that mentality

 

[IBNAV8R]

What about a hatch?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAyJiNobfY8

Vee vill be replaced by zee jimp.

 

[SpauldingSmails]

Maybe someone should invent a flat-panel silicon-based photon transmission device which will provide an uninterrupted stream of critical data to the pilot's optical sensors. Now what would we call this wonderful thing?

Well played sir, I had to chuckle.