Some bad controllers

"Matthew S. Whiting" wrote in message
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No. I assume the ATC computers know which airports are non-tower.


Why does that make a difference?



For non-tower airports, I'd require the controller or FSS specialist to
close the flight plan when the pilot radios or calls in.


That's what's being done now. You said that was inadequate.

Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
"Matthew S. Whiting" wrote in message
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No. I assume the ATC computers know which airports are non-tower.



Why does that make a difference?



For non-tower airports, I'd require the controller or FSS specialist to
close the flight plan when the pilot radios or calls in.



That's what's being done now. You said that was inadequate.



The difference is I'd have the computer flag an alarm if this didn't
happen. Doesn't sound like that is the case now.


Matt

"Matthew S. Whiting" wrote in message
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The difference is I'd have the computer flag an alarm if this didn't
happen. Doesn't sound like that is the case now.


You'd shift responsibility from the controller to the computer. Why is that
better?

Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
"Matthew S. Whiting" wrote in message
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The difference is I'd have the computer flag an alarm if this didn't
happen. Doesn't sound like that is the case now.



You'd shift responsibility from the controller to the computer. Why is that
better?



I've worked for more than 20 years with both computers and people. The
computers are much more reliable at performing routine tasks. There is
simply no comparison. I prefer to have the controllers performing
functions that require higher mental skills.

I've automated many industrial processes that had formerly been operated
by humans. In every single case, the process was more stable and more
reliable when the humans weren't "in the loop."

Matt

"Matthew S. Whiting" wrote in message
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I've worked for more than 20 years with both computers and people. The
computers are much more reliable at performing routine tasks. There is
simply no comparison. I prefer to have the controllers performing
functions that require higher mental skills.

I've automated many industrial processes that had formerly been operated
by humans. In every single case, the process was more stable and more
reliable when the humans weren't "in the loop."


Please explain how you'd automate the search.

Steven P. McNicoll wrote:
"Matthew S. Whiting" wrote in message
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I've worked for more than 20 years with both computers and people. The
computers are much more reliable at performing routine tasks. There is
simply no comparison. I prefer to have the controllers performing
functions that require higher mental skills.

I've automated many industrial processes that had formerly been operated
by humans. In every single case, the process was more stable and more
reliable when the humans weren't "in the loop."



Please explain how you'd automate the search.

I'd automate the initiation of the search. Never said I'd automate the
search.

"Matthew S. Whiting" wrote in message
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I'd automate the initiation of the search. Never said I'd automate the
search.


Please explain how you'd automate the initiation of the search.