Aircraft already fly thenselves. There's a reason they consider airline pilots systems operators now rather than pilots. There are plenty of automated systems out there that are capable of controlling the aircraft. Fred wants automation so that he can completely empty the cockpit which will give more area in the aircraft to load cargo.
The FAA won't approve the technology for commercial flights because of the liability involved. The military already does this with large aircraft and bombers.
They've been doing it for years. That's how they land in 0 visibility. The pilots are only in there in case of a system failure.
Right. The pilot makes the call to let the plane land or not. they don't do the actual landing in 0 visibility. The aircraft does it. Someone on the ground can make that call just as easily.No. The pilots always have the ability to override CAT II or CAT III. The pilots have a decision height at which point they decide whether or not to proceed with the landing.
Autopilot and an unmanned aircraft are different. The problem with unmanned aircraft has to do with the communication link. Lags when using satellite, or disruptions when using radio frequencies to control the aircraft. There's a controller on the ground operating the aircraft (drones). That's the major safety issue right now with the technology.FAA won't approve the technology for pilotless planes because the technology can't handle it. Autoland can't compensate very well for some of the factors that pilots and planes encounter (or at all for others). It can't turn the plane once it's on the runway. Pilots are required to set up and program the system. Autoland works better in some conditions than others.
But most importantly pilots need to be able to land airplanes in case there is a problem with the Autoland system or other there are conditions that limit the system's ability to work safely.
As for automation in general, yes, FedEx will implement it anywhere and everywhere that it possibly can. As it should.
He mentioned the possibility of more automated package-delivery trucks on the road within 10 years, something he described as “a good thing” because of the assumption they’ll drive slower and make fewer mistakes as a result of human error.
Im suprised they printed It and mailed It. That's money,comming out of Freds pocket!View attachment 20535 Did any of you get your pamphlet in the mail about the PPA? Gosh darn it, yes, we DO have a FedEx Pension Plan. Lol.
Im suprised they printed It and mailed It. That's money,comming out of Freds pocket!
He should have put,that extra dollar In your pension plan!Operational needs said:Fred loves to send out worthless fancy mailers. It shows that the company communicates with us.
He should have put,that extra dollar In your pension plan!
Fred loves to send out fancy but worthless mailers. It shows that the company communicates with us.
That would've just about doubled most peoples'He should have put,that extra dollar In your pension plan!
View attachment 20535 Did any of you get your pamphlet in the mail about the PPA? Gosh darn it, yes, we DO have a FedEx Pension Plan. Lol.
I can remember, when they were looking to cut costs and asked us lowly couriers if we had any ideas, I told our DM to stop sending out the stupid pre printed birthday and anniversary cards. First, it doesn't make anyone feel special because they tried to personalize it by printing your name on it, like the president of the company knows who you even are. Second, how much money are you wasting on that because when I get that in my mail, it goes straight into my recycle box or trash.Fred loves to send out fancy but worthless mailers. It shows that the company communicates with us.
I can remember, when they were looking to cut costs and asked us lowly couriers if we had any ideas, I told our DM to stop sending out the stupid pre printed birthday and anniversary cards. First, it doesn't make anyone feel special because they tried to personalize it by printing your name on it, like the president of the company knows who you even are. Second, how much money are you wasting on that because when I get that in my mail, it goes straight into my recycle box or trash.
He looked at me like I had two heads.