Topic: Auto Landing

2 chapters across the catalog

Shoehorn Event
Episode 1453 1:02:37 - 1:05:25

1453: Shoehorn Event

Airline Pilot Shortages and Auto-Landing Technology

US airlines are considering lowering training requirements to address a critical pilot shortage. The hosts debate the validity of a recent story about a passenger landing a Cessna and discuss the reliability of sophisticated auto-landing systems in commercial aircraft.

dotard
Episode 967 2:50:03 - 2:55:10

967: dotard

Ryanair Pilot Contracts, Auto-Landing Technology

Ryanair pilots are protesting "zero-hour contracts" and the high personal costs of training and accommodation. The segment also discusses the reliability of auto-landing technology in commercial aircraft, following a rough landing experience on an Alaska Air flight.