A King Air’s Autoland performed perfectly, but the pilots were not incapacitated. The real issue: capable crews deferred authority to automation, letting a system—not people—define the emergency and its narrative.

Scaling from a single-pilot Citation to bigger Citations or heavy jets is exciting, but the real costs—fuel, crew, inspections, and surprise tariffs—can drastically change your budget. Read contracts closely and plan for a meaningful jump in operating exposure before you leap.