Navy to attempt 1st unmanned carrier landing

[Traderd]

http://www.boston.com/business/news/...jFI/story.html

"The Navy will attempt to land a drone the size of a fighter jet aboard an aircraft carrier for the first time Wednesday, showcasing the military?s capability to have a computer program perform one of the most difficult tasks a pilot is asked to do."

"The X-47B will never be put into operational use, but it will help Navy officials develop future carrier-based drones. Those drones could begin operating by 2020, according to Winter. Four companies are expected to compete for a contract to design the future unmanned aircraft, which will be awarded in Fiscal Year 2014."

 

[pilotyip]

we have already had women do it, wouldn't those "Unmanned"

 

[Traderd]

we have already had women do it, wouldn't those "Unmanned"

This seems to be gathering steam (no pun intended) in the Navy. Of course, steam is going the way of Maverick as well;

http://www.ga.com/emals