Report Offensive Message

On the other hand, drive by wire--and fly by wire--are valid and in at least some cases have been working for over 20 years. The F-16 specifically has been fly-by-wire since its genesis and other aircraft--including commercial jets--have followed suit. Yes, there's still the potential for catastrophe, but with each new generation the individual risks go down, even if the potential for greater loss of life remains. The bigger the plane, the more lives at risk--but the lower the per-flight risk becomes.

Now, wouldn't you like to see that same outcome on our highways?