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> But autopilot in a plane doesn't require the pilot to take over in a split second. That's a very broad statement. Autopilots can disengage at any time and y
by outworlder 6y ago
> But autopilot in a plane doesn't require the pilot to take over in a split second.
That's a very broad statement. Autopilots can disengage at any time and you are supposed to take control pretty much immediately.
- random314 6y agoLike the op said, split second takeover is not required in a flight autopilot
- OnlyForF1 6y agoYes it is... Especially when the autopilot causes the aircraft to enter a dangerous configuration.
- bdonlan 6y agoWhere immediately is generally measured in seconds (with the exception of perhaps autoland). Normally the autopilot will have the plane trimmed at all times, so the plane will continue flying its current course for some time without control inputs.