Autopilots

The ACU is used by the EFD system to integrate legacy analog systems, such as autopilots and VHF radios, with the all-digital Evolution system. ❋ Unknown (2009)

When speed sensors feed unreliable data to flight-management computers, EASA previously determined the result can be that autopilots issue abrupt and "inappropriate" climb or descend commands, which may "constitute an unsafe condition." ❋ Andy Pasztor (2011)

The proposed safety directive, which covers roughly 1,000 aircraft, orders airlines to install new software designed to prevent pilots from routinely relying on autopilots during certain emergencies. ❋ Andy Pasztor (2011)

European regulators even issued a safety directive in December explicitly warning pilots of some popular Airbus models to avoid intuitively re-engaging and relying on autopilots in an emergency, particularly immediately after noticing speed-sensor problems. ❋ Andy Pasztor (2011)

Even fewer spent much time familiarizing themselves with the handling characteristics of big jets when autopilots suddenly disconnect during cruise, as occurred with the Air France flight. ❋ Andy Pasztor (2011)

The software changes would replace guidance issued to pilots late last year, warning them about the dangers of quickly re-engaging autopilots in the event of faulty or unreliable airspeed readings. ❋ Andy Pasztor (2011)

Last month, European air-safety regulators stepped up warnings about extensive dependence on A330 and A340 autopilots in the event of major airspeed-sensor malfunctions. ❋ Andy Pasztor (2011)

Such problems are considered dangerous because they can cause autopilots to suddenly disconnect, pilots may become confused by incorrect or contradictory data and in some cases, the result could be hazardous maneuvers and even stalls. ❋ Andy Pasztor (2011)

During most of those global incidents—none of which resulted in a crash—both the autopilots and automated engine-thrust systems disconnected on their own, and it took many of the flight crews up to a minute to manually adjust engine thrust. ❋ Andy Pasztor (2011)

When two of the three external-airspeed indicators on the Airbus jetliner models affected by the latest proposal provide unreliable readings, autopilots and automated engine settings are designed to instantly disconnect. ❋ Andy Pasztor (2011)

Although the Air France pilots apparently didn't attempt to re-engage their autopilots during the emergency, investigators have pinpointed the dangers of such moves in similar incidents. ❋ Andy Pasztor (2011)

Covering a total of roughly 1,000 Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft, the proposed safety directive issued Tuesday orders airlines operating the planes to install new software designed to prevent pilots from routinely relying on autopilots during certain emergencies. ❋ Andy Pasztor (2011)

Last fall, the NTSB urged the government to impose stricter controls on emergency helicopter operators, including requiring the use of autopilots, night-vision systems and flight data recorders. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The FAA said that if the autopilots aren't modified, more takeoffs could be halted by pilots just as the front wheels of a Boeing 777 lift off the runway. ❋ Andy Pasztor (2010)

Around the time of the January incidents, Boeing issued a service bulletin alerting airlines to install new autopilot software making it impossible for pilots to engage autopilots before takeoffs. ❋ Andy Pasztor (2010)

Pilots depend heavily on autopilots and flight-control systems to climb, navigate and land planes, and they also rely on automation to issue warnings about obstacles and other hazards. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Guy 1: "Wow man, you have a [streak] of 400 with Danny?" Guy 2: "Yeah, but she doesn't open any of my [snaps]." Guy 1: "Sounds like she's [autopiloting] you bro." ❋ Kevo285 (2018)

[Sorry], autopilot, [you know how it is]. ❋ El_Scorcho (2003)

"[Lately], I've been having that autopilot feeling a lot more than [usual]." "I want to autopilot your mom in her [bung]." ❋ JASHON (2004)

Once his pee-stream was [safely] pointed in the right direction, [Ignacius] [disengaged] his hand and entered autopilot mode. ❋ Ttelfihs Nehpets (2011)

[Not quite] [sure] how i got home last night... I [must have been] on autopilot ❋ Pipboy_3000 (2008)

Dudes. Jake was So far in [autopilot] last night! He tongue punched Michelle's nasty [fart box] after Ian [J.O].ed into a rubber and put it in his ass. He also vomited in his underwear while he was wearing them! He doesn't even know it either! ❋ Buckassmurdoch (2013)

[Playing a game] that requires both of ones hands whilst [peeing]? I'll just [put it on] Autopilot ❋ MonkeyMan91 (2012)

Man I was on autopilot last night, where [did I] [get this] [fez]? ❋ Cafiend (2008)

It was an autopilot [move] when pulled [the blender] out to make [the drink]. ❋ The Return Of Light Joker (2011)

Jimmy: bro I’m so uncomfortable, I’m gonna [autopilot] [Gerald]: dude what the fuck this is a [sleep over]… ❋ Notyxngscxba (2022)