Letters From Our Readers, Aug. 29, 2022

KC-46A
Credit: Master Sgt. Amy Picard/U.S. Air Force
HALF-WING PILOTS What is the issue with a single pilot on a KC-46A ( “USAF Exploring Solo Pilot Operations For KC-46” AviationWeek.com, July 18 ) ? The boom operator could be trained to operate the gear, flaps, autoflight and auto landing system. The “boomer” could learn to fly approaches, read...

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