System for use in case of emergency in aircraft.

In summary, there is currently no concept of a complete takeover by the machine without the consent of the pilot in case of an emergency. However, there are advancements in technology that allow for more automated control and assistance during flight, such as the autopilot on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. While autopilots can handle many tasks more safely than humans, the human pilot is still responsible for being in control of the aircraft at all times. The 787 also has a feature that can automatically navigate the aircraft to the correct ramp after landing. Overall, there are potential benefits and concerns with increased automation in flying, and it is important to consider the role of human pilots in the decision-making process.
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l have heard of auto pilot option in flying aircraft. do we have similarly the concept of takeover by the machine with/without the consent of pilot in case pilot cannot answer to safely land the air craft.
 
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Fly by wire systems will directly override the pilot if he does something stupid, but only overriding stick and rudder inputs -- but they won't unilaterally decide where the plane should go or land it.
 
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Automatas make many mistakes. I'd dislike the idea that a machine decides that the human is out of order.

Presently we have a co-pilot and this looks more reasonable.

Rather than the machine taking over, I'd prefer a remote control of the plane. With telemetry and cameras, and other pilot - possibly on the ground or in flight - could take over.

Then, it introduces new failure mechanisms and weaknesses, including to tamper. "Not sure" this would improve safety. Think of the drones pirated by Iranians.
 
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shivakumar06 said:
l have heard of auto pilot option in flying aircraft. do we have similarly the concept of takeover by the machine with/without the consent of pilot in case pilot cannot answer to safely land the air craft.

Don't know about the "without the consent of the pilot" part, but I've recently been hearing advertisements for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, whose autopilot can land the aircraft autonomously. I didn't find a link to that feature explicitly, but here is the general 787 link:

http://www.boeing.co.uk/Products-Services/Commercial-Airplanes/787/ [Broken]

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berkeman said:
Don't know about the "without the consent of the pilot" part, but I've recently been hearing advertisements for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, whose autopilot can land the aircraft autonomously.

I'm not sure what specific feature they are advertising there, but almost all commericial aircraft landings are effectively done autonomously already, though there are varying amounts of human input required to get the autopilot communicating iwth the airfield instrument landing system (ILS). The reason is the experimental evidence that on average, autopilots land aircraft more safely than humans.

However the human pilot is still very much in the control loop (and legally responsible for being in control of the aircraft at all times), since autopilots can't respond to Air Traffic Control radio messages like "the plane in front of you has just crashed and blocked the runway you were about to hand on"!

IIRC the 787 does have one new navigational "party trick", which is the ability to automatically steer itself around the airfield after landing to the correct ramp at the terminal. That might sound like a gimmick, but it's not unknown for pilots to "get lost" or take the wrong turning, and backing a big airliner out of a dead-end can soon create a logjam of following traffic, to the point where the airfield can't accept any more landings.
 

1. What is a "System for use in case of emergency in aircraft"?

The "System for use in case of emergency in aircraft" refers to the emergency equipment and procedures that are in place on an aircraft to ensure the safety of passengers and crew in the event of an emergency during flight.

2. What are the components of this system?

The components of the system typically include emergency exits, seat belts, oxygen masks, life rafts, and emergency slides. Other equipment such as fire extinguishers and first aid kits may also be included.

3. How does this system work?

In the event of an emergency, passengers and crew are instructed to follow the emergency procedures outlined by the flight attendants. This may include putting on seat belts, using oxygen masks, and evacuating the aircraft through designated emergency exits.

4. How often are these systems tested?

The systems for use in case of emergency in aircraft are regularly tested and maintained to ensure they are in proper working condition. This includes routine inspections and drills conducted by the airline and regulatory agencies.

5. Are these systems effective in emergency situations?

Yes, these systems are designed and tested to be effective in emergency situations. The equipment and procedures are constantly reviewed and updated to ensure they meet safety standards and are able to handle a variety of emergency scenarios.

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