----[Please read http://ercoupers.com/disclaimer.htm before following any advice in this forum.]---- There is a significant difference between an autopilot "holding pattern" and a complete autopilot controlled approach, landing and rollout. The computations are the simple part. It's the fail-safe capability, the transducers and control systems that are the really big deal. Rich
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 22:38 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [COUPERS] Off-topic: airliner "Safe Mode" Actually Airbus has a system similar to that described. Basically its an automatic, flight activated and ground controlled system that will, when activated, put the aircraft in a preprogrammed holding pattern via autopilot. Its sort of a telemetry system. It is of course, not approved here but it is in final JAR approval. On an advanced aircraft such as 777 or newer airbus it is not very hard and requires no modifications. A GPS and a laptop computer could easily provide the brains. BC ==^================================================================ EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiLm.aVzvvT Or send an email To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This email was sent to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
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