US Navy Pilot Discusses Challenges of Autopilot Use for Aircraft Carrier Landings
DEFENSE
Former US Navy pilot Adam Daymude discusses the challenges of using autopilot systems for aircraft carrier landings, emphasizing pilots' reluctance to trust these technologies due to their failures in adverse conditions. He recalls a malfunctioning auto-throttle incident, highlighting the importance of manual landings for safety and the difficulty in programming algorithms that can mimic pilots' instinctive adjustments during landings.

Dec 30, 2025, 6:07 AM