Speed sign said 65 mph car said 85 mph, yikes!!

[ChasingCoral]

Out of curiosity, does anyone have experience with what it does for "speed limit when flashing" signs? Like our little town nearby is 35 MPH, but if the school zone speed limit signs (which look just like the others with the addition of the lights at the top and bottom and a note about "when flashing") are flashing, it's 25. My guess is that it will just decide 25 is it and not understand the flashing lights. Anyone with experience on this one?

Try it and report back.

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[JohnnyForensic]

Try it and report back.

In about six to eight weeks, I'll be able to.

 

[Carsinmyblood]

Now we all know why, despite the fact that modern jet aircraft can take off and land themselves, we have TWO pilots in the cockpit.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Try it and report back.

There's an area in town here that is similar. The lights are on a pole though next to the reduced speed sign. I'll have to pay attention next time I go blasting through there.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Now we all know why, despite the fact that modern jet aircraft can take off and land themselves, we have TWO pilots in the cockpit.

Not for long.

 

[Carsinmyblood]

Not for long.

Actually, airliners can't be certified unless they're designed for 2 pilots and no manufacturer has plans to even try to change that. It will always be cheaper to pay pilots than to maintain automation that complicated, and the public saw what happened when just the 727Max developed programing and design issues despite having 2 pilots. Nobody will get on a jet with no windows up front.

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Actually, airliners can't be certified unless they're designed for 2 pilots and no manufacturer has plans to even try to change that. It will always be cheaper to pay pilots than to maintain automation that complicated, and the public saw what happened when just the 727Max developed programing and design issues despite having 2 pilots. Nobody will get on a jet with no windows up front.

Check the news...

Cathay Pacific is ordering Single pilot setups for the A350's. It's more complicated than that of course, but that's the soon-to-be reality.

 

[Carsinmyblood]

Check the news...

Cathay Pacific is ordering Single pilot setups for the A350's. It's more complicated than that of course, but that's the soon-to-be reality.

Nope, not even close.

"PARIS, June 16, 2021 (Reuters) - Cathay Pacific (0293.HK) is working with Airbus (AIR.PA) to introduce "reduced crew" long-haul flights with a sole pilot in the cockpit much of the time, industry sources told Reuters.

The programme, known within Airbus as Project Connect, aims to certify its A350 jet for single-pilot operations during high-altitude cruise, starting in 2025 on Cathay passenger flights, the sources said."

During 10+ hour flights, airliners require a relief crew because pilots run past their 10 hour on-duty limit.

This article indicates that they seek an allowance for one member to be off-duty for part of that time so the crew doesn't time-out, spelling each other while at high altitude, where not much happens.

This has nothing to do with one pilot or no pilot cockpits, nor any changes to the aircraft. This is solely a scheduling adjustment.

"High hurdles remain on the path to international acceptance. Once cleared, longer flights would become possible with a pair of pilots alternating rest breaks, instead of the three or four currently needed to maintain at least two in the cockpit."

..."If the flight encounters a problem or the pilot flying is incapacitated, the resting copilot can be summoned within minutes. Both remain in the cockpit for take-off and landing. "

 

[Kamuelaflyer]

Nope, not even close.

"PARIS, June 16, 2021 (Reuters) - Cathay Pacific (0293.HK) is working with Airbus (AIR.PA) to introduce "reduced crew" long-haul flights with a sole pilot in the cockpit much of the time, industry sources told Reuters.

The programme, known within Airbus as Project Connect, aims to certify its A350 jet for single-pilot operations during high-altitude cruise, starting in 2025 on Cathay passenger flights, the sources said."

During 10+ hour flights, airliners require a relief crew because pilots run past their 10 hour on-duty limit.

This article indicates that they seek an allowance for one member to be off-duty for part of that time so the crew doesn't time-out, spelling each other while at high altitude, where not much happens.

This has nothing to do with one pilot or no pilot cockpits, nor any changes to the aircraft. This is solely a scheduling adjustment.

"High hurdles remain on the path to international acceptance. Once cleared, longer flights would become possible with a pair of pilots alternating rest breaks, instead of the three or four currently needed to maintain at least two in the cockpit."

..."If the flight encounters a problem or the pilot flying is incapacitated, the resting copilot can be summoned within minutes. Both remain in the cockpit for take-off and landing. "

Wrong place to argue this. But believe as you will, single pilot is coming on commercial airliners. And sooner than you’d like to think.

 

[crownmountain]

UPDATE: I pursued this with Ford and they have asked me to bring it in to the dealer for a look. Doing the FordPass "Customer Satisfaction Program" at the same time. Will advise after the visit.

 

[FPLiptak]

Try it and report back.

My observation has been that if you are more than 5 mph greater than the displayed speed limit the speed limit will blink.

 

[jojomontag]

This is an issue with all makes/models that I know of. I had a 2018 Accord that would confuse state highway signs as speed limit signs (so it would think the limit was 90mph when the sign was Highway 90). Also, the car will pick up signs from off ramps and feeder roads. It's a flawed system that requires an observant driver.

 

[VJ2021]

On NC-147 south bound when the speed changed from 55 mph to 65 mph the car said it was 85 and began to accelerate to 85 immediately till i tapped the brakes. Soooo glad I was not tailgating. Sent a message to Ford via Twitter since I could not get hold of a concierge on a Sunday evening.

Lol same thing happened to be at the exact same location.. 65 interpreted as 85. Will have to pay attention to that sign to see if there is anything special (damaged/partially covered). It happened to me at night.

 

[crownmountain]

Lol same thing happened to be at the exact same location.. 65 interpreted as 85. Will have to pay attention to that sign to see if there is anything special (damaged/partially covered). It happened to me at night.

WOW!! OK there is something about that location. Had the car completely checked software updated adjustments made. Last week went past same sign and cruise went to 85 mph. after the service appointment I went on a 2,000 mile vacation trip, no issues anywhere. Go by that sign an wham off it went,

 

[VJ2021]

WOW!! OK there is something about that location. Had the car completely checked software updated adjustments made. Last week went past same sign and cruise went to 85 mph. after the service appointment I went on a 2,000 mile vacation trip, no issues anywhere. Go by that sign an wham off it went,

Yup so far that's the only place I have had it happen.. now I want go there again just to try it out again ?

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