Home/Polls & QuizzesPolls & QuizzesPoll: How Do We Train Pilots For Autonomous Aircraft?Russ NilesUpdated Jan 29, 2024 1:40 AM ESTShare this storyPoll: How Do We Train Pilots For Autonomous Aircraft?Like we always do: Aviate, Navigate, Communicate.Teach the systems but keep the basics.More emphasis on operation rather than aviating.Start the transition to a world without the need for pilots.SubmitShare this storyRuss NilesEditorRuss Niles is Editor-in-Chief of AVweb. He has been a pilot for 30 years and joined AVweb 22 years ago. He and his wife Marni live in southern British Columbia where they also operate a small winery.Related StoriesPolls & QuizzesPoll: Should Boeing Quit Space?Editorial StaffPolls & QuizzesLast Week’s Poll Results: No Need For Separate SeatsEditorial StaffPolls & QuizzesPoll: Should All Airlines Have Gender-Based Bookings?Editorial StaffPolls & QuizzesLast Week’s Poll Results: Doubts About Unleaded AvgasEditorial StaffPolls & QuizzesPoll: Fuel Deadline In Six YearsEditorial StaffPolls & QuizzesLast Week’s Poll Result: Need For SpeedEditorial Staff