Aerospace Unplugged

Pilots' Perspective: The Evolution of Autonomy in Aviation


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What does automation and autonomy feel like from the pilot’s seat?

In this episode of Aerospace Unplugged, our host Adam Kress sits down with seasoned pilots Alyssa Silva, First Officer and Pilot for Republic Airlines, and Pete Zaccagnino, CEO and Owner of PC Aviators, to explore how these evolving technologies are reshaping responsibilities in the cockpit and what it means for the future of flight.

Episode Highlights:

• Pilots’ Experience with Autonomy’s Evolution in Aviation: Learn about our guests’ aviation journeys and how they’ve encountered autonomy’s impact in aviation. 

• Real-World Applications: From advanced weather radar to terrain-following technology, hear how autonomy actively enhances flight safety.

• Balancing Technology and Human Skill: Why pilots believe automation should support, not replace, critical decision-making.

• What’s Next: What rigorous simulation and real-world testing will look like as AI and autonomy expand and how the role of pilots will evolve.


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