[mrob]

>Stable aerodynamics

The F-16 is famously the first production aircraft with unstable aerodynamics, to increase maneuverability. It's not flyable without computer assistance. This is standard for all modern fighter jets.

[Terr_]

I think we need to start distinguishing between different qualitative grades of "computer assistance" here. The executive decision of "fly north instead of east" is on a different tier than "increase angle of flap more than normal to compensate for under-performing in prior maneuver."

In the broadest sense, my car is not drive-able without computer assistance either, because if you burn out the computers the engine won't start.

[Onavo]

But your average Cessna lawnmower engine is perfectly startable without computer assistance.

[kQq9oHeAz6wLLS]

So is my 80 year old car. But like the Cessna, it's suited to a vastly different role than a Lamborghini.