Sorry for the shit image quality but here’s another ad by the same company for a better idea of it

Flew over the may day rally in San Francisco.

They’re dabbing on us

/- Matt christman

  • SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.worldEnglish
    23·
    3 months ago

    Since when is that a requirement? Other types exist.

    You can use linkages and mechanics in automation too, not just fluids, pneumatics as well.

      • SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.worldEnglish
        32·
        3 months ago

        Modern…? Why do you think it’s complex?

        They’ve been around since 1912.

        What’s this about economic sense? It’s to make pilots jobs easier and allow longer flights.

          • SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.worldEnglish
            23·
            3 months ago

            For much of the mid-to-late 20th century, Cessna was one of the highest-volume and most diverse producers of general aviation aircraft in the world.

            Go read something.

            Even Hondas have backup cameras and other driver conveniences. What does any of what you said have to do with autopilot?

            And an autopilot can be as simple as trim control, if you think it’s only a total driving system, that’s on you.

              • SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.worldEnglish
                34·
                3 months ago

                No. You manually make a turn, set autopilot to go straight and level, then turn when needed, then Set autopilot again. Repeat.

                I don’t even think modern autopilots are capable of doing what you’re suggesting here. What gives you this idea?

                  • SchmidtGenetics@lemmy.worldEnglish
                    23·
                    3 months ago

                    The pilot makes adjustment, most of the flight is done automatically.

                    It’s like farmers equipment, there’s still a driver even though he can nod off and nothing will go wrong. And if it does, alarms go off.

                    And how complex is complex? They can make prescribed turns and adjustments, but not what you are suggesting. Got a link or something? And funnily enough, those would be electronic systems. Not the wholly hydraulic like you were originally talking about.

                    Do you have a point you want to stick to? Or you just throwing whatever comes to your mind out? Maybe google some of this first? It’s all readily available online.