Hi,

I'm just curious what tasks were automated in the 747-400, as compared to earlier 747 models, that allowed the elimination of the Flight Engineer position.

I'm guessing that FADEC probably helped, and that there is perhaps some automated fuel balancing/weight distribution that happens in the 744? Or was it mostly that, by the time 744 was certified, the idea of a two person crew was a much more acceptable idea to the FAA?

Thanks!