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I'd first like to see the problem of safe navigation on real roads solved before we move into 3D space.
Not to mention, even if you somehow make a 100% reliable guiding mechanism, it requires drivers to completely trust the automatic controls. Are they going to do that? And the consequences of deliberate abuse would be far worse than even those with real cars.
Allow me to rephrase this.
Not to mention, even if you somehow made a 100% reliable plane autopilot which can even land it safely, it requires the pilot and co-pilot to trust said autopilot. Are they really going to do that?
For one, airplane pilots are generally far more qualified than car drivers.
For two, civilian airplane pilots don't usually have to deal with other planes entering their space and having to execute demanding maneuvres in real time, thanks to strict airspace regulations.