Autopilot Switches Under FAA Scrutiny
Concern over inadvertent autopilot engagement or mode changes during critical phases of flight has led the FAA to look at ``protecting'' or relocating autopilot switches now installed on the control wheels of turbine aircraft. The agency says its goal is not to create any ``binding norms'' or new...
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