[america76]

No automated system in existence can land a plane without a pilot. Wind speed and direction, other weather condiions, the planed loaded weight etc. make this nearly impossible. No computer program can land a plane there are too many variables that only a skilled pilot can handle. Ask any pilot and he will tell you every take off and landing is unique. One program will never fit all.

[Leisler]

Why can't they tie in the same system used to takeoff, fly and land the various, unmaned spycraft we fly. The "pilots" sit in a van.

[El Sordo]

"One program will never fit all"

Will likely stand next to: "Man will never fly."

Unless I'm mistaken, the Navy has had an auto-landing system for a while now.

[Gladwin]

Auto-pilots can already land airplanes, and have done so for more than 10 years.

[Ethrane]

"No automated system in existence can land a plane without a pilot. "

Check your facts...this has been done many times...

If I'm not mistaken, military jets can be landed on an aircraft carrier by remote systems...