Chris Uhlik

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• February 16, 2009, on Ground Monitoring for Part 91 Operations:

  I like this idea of a ground-monitoring co-pilot very much, but I suspect the real-time communications issues will delay its implementation. Another issue is that many pilots will probably fight the deployment of such a system. Even if the system was optional and participation was voluntary, if it worked, the FAA might move towards making it mandatory. Independent private pilots are likely to fight. OK, so I don't have much hope that this ground monitoring system will become available soon to help me be a safer pilot. However I wonder if a large portion of the potential benefits might be available from an robotic co-pilot. Suppose Garmin (or other computerized instrument manufacturer) added some intelligence to their on-board software. Many of the problems of distraction and forgetfulness can be detected by an on-board, automated monitoring system. Things like gear-up landings should be highly improbable if the on-board monitor knows the destination airport, t...