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originally posted by: JIMC5499
a reply to: Oleandra88
Depending on the size of the aircraft you shouldn't need more than four or five buttons. These should be just press once. In an emergency there may not be time to remember a combination. You could put them in a locked compartment that would pop open with a swipe card or RFID chip.
originally posted by: JIMC5499
I posted this idea a few years ago. I guess it is time to post it again.
With modern technology it is possible to install a "panic button" in a airliner.
There could be multiple buttons through out the aircraft.
When a button is pressed the aircraft no longer responds to control inputs from the flight deck. The aircraft automatically starts circling and it's transponder code is changed to show an emergency. Ground control then takes command of the aircraft and lands it at the nearest airport.
End of problem.
originally posted by: hombero
Are you digginfotruf? Your posts remind me of his. a reply to: TheRepublicOfCanada