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NovemberEcho said:
I was worried about that when Covid hit and we went to 5 on 10 off. Coming from 6 days/60 hours a week for years I was terrified I was going to be bored off my ass, especially with everything closed. Took me about 3 days to realize I’d be perfectly content never working another day in my life (so long as I was still getting paid). My work ethic has never recovered and I miss 2020 so much.
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I was off for a year during Covid and I was both worried and came to the same conclusion, although I did find volunteer work and helping my father in law with his ranch rewarding. But yeah, my work ethic is shot. I upgraded this past summer and I can't be bothered to work any extra, and I have all my flying in give away.

Other than it is 20 years away I doubt I am going to have any problem with retirement.
 
NovemberEcho said:
I was worried about that when Covid hit and we went to 5 on 10 off. Coming from 6 days/60 hours a week for years I was terrified I was going to be bored off my ass, especially with everything closed. Took me about 3 days to realize I’d be perfectly content never working another day in my life (so long as I was still getting paid). My work ethic has never recovered and I miss 2020 so much.
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I flew with a (now retired) Captain circa 2023, and she commented that 2020 was the first time in a long time she felt really rested—and also the most recent time in a long time she felt really rested.

Continuous motion wears and burns one out, and you don't even really realize it.
 
arkflyr said:
I was off for a year during Covid and I was both worried and came to the same conclusion, although I did find volunteer work and helping my father in law with his ranch rewarding. But yeah, my work ethic is shot. I upgraded this past summer and I can't be bothered to work any extra, and I have all my flying in give away.

Other than it is 20 years away I doubt I am going to have any problem with retirement.
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Same, Covid taught me I'm going to have absolutely zero problems in retirement. Hopefully my troubles will be deciding which vintage of French wine to choose from and where to ride my le bike that day.
 
Autothrust Blue said:
I flew with a (now retired) Captain circa 2023, and she commented that 2020 was the first time in a long time she felt really rested—and also the most recent time in a long time she felt really rested.

Continuous motion wears and burns one out, and you don't even really realize it.
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My medical in 2021 was the first time in a decade my blood pressure wasn’t pre-hypertension
 
Sadly, I’ll admit the Achilles Heel of the A350 is human intervention.

“I’m gonna go ahead and go into vertical speed because I think it’s not gonna, crap, what’s it doing now? Why’s it asking for speedbra… hey the speed is off why is… Amma open the window (“The WHAT?!”) and go selec… wait, what’s it”

“Next time, look where the speed dot is planning on adjusting your speed to, confirm the top-of-descent point and just press for managed. LEAVE IT ALONE, it’s smooth, no one in the back of the jet knows what vertical mode you’re in”
 
I dunno, I guess I just have some faith that the world isn't ending. There was a LOT of doom and gloom/sky is falling nonsense posted here during the beginning of COVID, which from and industry perspective, did not happen. The technology may be progressing, however I think selling to the public is going to be an uphill battle. Not to mention the pushback from lots of other organizations. If we can't get the MAX right, how are we going to get this right? I certainly won't be riding on one ever.
 
I don’ think the world is ended, but today’s tech is anywhere near where it needs to be.

SOME advanced aircraft could be on the cusp, but for every 350, there are 1000 of 737’s and “jets with clocks” and the risk-reward matrix is prohibitive.

I’m of the school of thought that everyone is studying everything without regard to viability or inevitability — blended with some AI clickbait articles, I don’t see it being a threat in the medium-term.

The consumer doesn’t want to pay for safety or securitiy as long as planes aren’t flying into buildings and there aren’t a lot of crashes. They want to get to Orlando as cheaply as possible so transitioning the skies to highly autonomous airframes at 1/2 billion a copy seems a bridge too far.
 
Yeah. I think we all would be foolish to disregard the idea that AI in some form will eventually find its way into this industry. But I think it would also be foolish to assume that the tech people working these projects know what that future reality will actually look like at this point. They (AI developers and big tech) are throwing everything they can at a wall, in order to see what sticks/how they can profit, with no real idea of what they are doing. To say I don't trust them, would be a massive understatement.

Which leads to a bigger question for humanity. How much structural unemployment are we going to be comfortable with due to AI? What level of social unrest needs to happen before we actually think about what we are doing here? I could reasonably see commercial aviation not being destroyed by aircraft automation in the near term, but a societal and economic collapse when few other jobs exist wouldn't help revenue much.
 
///AMG said:
The written equivalent of having 6+ fingers, and arms growing out of baby backpacks.
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That response has a little “Simon Stalenhag” in it! :)

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ppragman said:
I read a lot of this and think, "Are you guys using the same ChatGPT I'm using?" I cannot tell the difference most of the time. Sometimes, sure, but most of the time? No idea. If anything, it being "too good" tends to be the limiting factor.

Looks like it is a coinflip basically: [2405.08007] People cannot distinguish GPT-4 from a human in a Turing test
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For me, it is the style of writing that is the give away. It does a pretty good job reconstructing the general format, but it doesn't have the writing style figured out yet (which could best be described as peculiar). In regular human writing, I don't think id be able to tell the difference either.
 
ppragman said:
I read a lot of this and think, "Are you guys using the same ChatGPT I'm using?" I cannot tell the difference most of the time. Sometimes, sure, but most of the time? No idea. If anything, it being "too good" tends to be the limiting factor.

Looks like it is a coinflip basically: [2405.08007] People cannot distinguish GPT-4 from a human in a Turing test
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I can hear it in music and the writing is fairly easy most of the time too, especially if Facebook is trying to guess your interests.

For example, it’s ALWAYS plugging crap like this:
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“ Delta Air Lines has officially retired two Boeing 757-200 aircraft, signaling a gradual farewell to one of the airline’s most iconic models. The 757-200s, celebrated for their versatility and range, have been a workhorse in Delta’s fleet for decades, serving both domestic and transcontinental routes. This retirement aligns with Delta’s broader strategy to modernize its fleet with newer, more fuel-efficient aircraft.

While the Boeing 757-200 remains a favorite among aviation enthusiasts for its unique design and performance, its retirement reflects the industry’s shift toward sustainability and operational efficiency. Delta’s decision underscores its commitment to reducing emissions and enhancing the passenger experience with next-generation aircraft.”
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Now, I’ll put the same topic into ChatGPT:

“Write a two paragraph statement on Delta Air Lines officially retiring two of it’s oldest Boeing 757-200’s” (independently of any reference to the above article):

Delta Air Lines is marking the end of an era as it officially retires two of its oldest Boeing 757-200 aircraft, a significant milestone in the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization strategy. These aircraft, known for their versatility and reliability, have been integral to Delta’s operations for decades, serving a variety of domestic and international routes. Their retirement symbolizes Delta’s commitment to reducing its environmental footprint and enhancing the customer experience through the introduction of more fuel-efficient and technologically advanced aircraft.

While these 757-200s leave behind a legacy of service and innovation, their departure paves the way for a new generation of aircraft that align with Delta’s sustainability and operational goals. The airline continues to invest in a modern fleet to better serve its customers and support its mission of connecting the world while minimizing its impact on the environment. Delta extends its gratitude to these iconic planes and the teams who operated and maintained them throughout their storied careers.
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See how similar they sound? They’re both AI-generated clickbait that friends and family love to share on social media, just like the single-pilot operations. We’ve been studying that for longer than I’ve been alive.
 
I'm honestly not convinced that there's a huge difference from this to blog spam from 10 years ago... arguably the style is so hackneyed and weird because it was trained on terrible clickbait articles.

I don't know, maybe i've just seen some terrible human writing.
 
ppragman said:
I'm honestly not convinced that there's a huge difference from this to blog spam from 10 years ago... arguably the style is so hackneyed and weird because it was trained on terrible clickbait articles.

I don't know, maybe i've just seen some terrible human writing.
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This!

Good lord Sara, I don’t need the 24 year old backstory for your moms chicken and rice casserole, just give me the recipe!
 
Or the AI articles that talk about X airplane, but the picture is of Y airplane, completely unrelated to whatever clickbait article it is.
 
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