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		threatripper on Sept 11, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Cirrus Vision Jet Pilot Pulls Chute in Florida > where the autopilot lands the aircraft in case of Pilot incapacitation OEFGR could have used that. Their autopilot just continued to fly straight until they ran out of fuel and spiraled down into the sea.

kayodelycaon on Sept 11, 2022 [–]

It needs to be manually activated.

pholbrook on Sept 12, 2022 | [–]

"The G3000 also monitors pilot activity/inactivity and cabin pressure and can automatically engage Autoland or Emergency Descent Mode if no activity is detected." - Arstechnica article. https://arstechnica.com/cars/2019/11/this-system-from-garmin...

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