Pursuits
Jets Flying Themselves Can Lull Pilots Into Complacency
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The Boeing Co. 777 is one of the world’s most advanced jets, capable of flying automatically most of the time and catching pilot errors before they endanger a flight. That technology may also be a drawback.
Because it’s so tempting to let the 777 fly itself, pilots can allow their flying skills to atrophy or become confused when systems don’t work as expected, said aviation safety experts and pilots who have flown it.