Use of remote pilots in the future?

Edward A. Falk wrote:
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David Dyer-Bennet wrote:

Off the shelf autopilots interface with the existing controls, but it is as
you say, expensive.

I've often wondered if someone won't invent an interface between a mode S
transponder (or a more modern equivalent) and an autopilot to allow ground
control to take over an airplane in an emergency, e.g. flight crew fell
asleep or rendered unconscious by depressurization. However, these cases
are so rare that it might not be worth the effort.

Not worth either the effort or potential liaiblity when it breaks, and
everything breaks.

--
Jim Pennino

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