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I don't think autopilot programs are anywhere close to that complex. All the ones I've seen had modes like "hold course and speed" or "follow a series of pre-p
by Merad 8y ago
I don't think autopilot programs are anywhere close to that complex. All the ones I've seen had modes like "hold course and speed" or "follow a series of pre-programmed waypoints". Some military aircraft will have a radar guided terrain following mode as well. In the (highly unlikely) event that the autopilot is engaged when the pilot ejects, the autopilot is just going to continue following whatever mode it's set to.
- luke0016 8y agoSome are that complex. There are commercial systems that can essentially land a plane all by itself, called CAT IIIb. The pilot takes over after the plane is completely on the ground. In the future the planes will probably be able to taxi without the pilot too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopilot#Autopilot_for_ILS_landings https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autopilot#Autopilot_for_ILS_la... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrument_landing_system#ILS_categories https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Instrument_landing_system#ILS_...