These days, yes, you might be able to.
This neophyte was “talked through” an approach and landing in a Boeing 737 simulator from 2,500 feet AGL, to London’s Gatwick.
Think about that for a few moments.
Check Balticaa.
Also check out: can a 15-year-old student land a 737-800?
Are we beginning to see a common thread here?
What is automation doing to aviation?
BZ
P.S.
Hell, while I’m here, I can’t neglect to mention PilotsEye.tv, an incredible website.
And from that, the best of PilotsEye.
Starting a Boeing 737-800. Pre-flight extensive checklist.
Question: would you fly in a pilot-less commercial aircraft?
You would need to handcuff and drag me.
In a word… Hell No… well TWO words…
I would tend to agree with you. Unless it’s on the ground or on a rail, stepping into a transportation system in the air absent the human element won’t work for me.
BZ