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Old 08-12-2009 | 01:49 PM
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"digital parachute," a panic-button technology that will land any plane in a pinch at the closest airport, no matter what the weather or geography, and without help from a pilot.

Rockwell Collins rolls out pilot-free landing - MarketWatch
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Old 08-12-2009 | 01:56 PM
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HAHAHA What a joke. I am sure that button would have saved everyone on board that Colgan Q400.
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Old 08-12-2009 | 02:03 PM
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hmmm i see this man as a threat to my job security, thus... he better hope he doesnt see me in a dark alley.
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Old 08-12-2009 | 03:16 PM
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Uhh...so wasnt colgan inside the FAF? hitting that button would have done what different exactly?
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Old 08-12-2009 | 03:31 PM
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Again the comments section never ceases to amaze:

You don't need to containerize passengers, but let them seat themselves, and stow their own baggage in the overhead bin.

Eliminate flight attendants. Let passengers grab a drink and a box lunch on their way in, and let the co-pilot press play on the DVD player so they can show the safety message. What else does a flight attendant do other than block the aisle?
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Old 08-12-2009 | 03:40 PM
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Great, more buttons to stttttiiicckkk.


I want a big red easy button!
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Old 08-12-2009 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by higney85
Great, more buttons to stttttiiicckkk.


I want a big red easy button!
Used to fly with a captain who had one. At least he had a sense of humor
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Old 08-12-2009 | 04:00 PM
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Aren't CRJ guys suppose to put the autopilot on when they have an engine failure....seems like they already have a panic button
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Old 08-12-2009 | 04:17 PM
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Good thing Sully's didn't have a panic button otherwise the Airbus would have run out of altitude in NJ on the way to Teterboro.
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Old 08-12-2009 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dashtrash300
Aren't CRJ guys suppose to put the autopilot on when they have an engine failure....seems like they already have a panic button
Sure, unless the A/P is broke.
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