The new button in Cockpit allows anyone to land an aircraft in an emergency

A new system, the first of its kind in the world, allows every passenger to push a button and land the aircraft without human intervention, in case the pilot is not functioning. Once the system is activated, it calculates the route to the nearest airport, and weights data such as weather conditions, fuel quantity, terrain conditions

The new button in Cockpit allows anyone to land an aircraft in an emergency

In the video: A pilot created a video explaining how to land an aircraft in an emergency

It's certainly not easy to become a passenger airplane pilot. A lot of training is needed, and also a lot of funding. But now, it turns out that landing an airplane can involve just one click. A button that any passenger on the plane can easily operate.

The American company Garmin, which specializes in technology for navigation and navigation, has launched an innovative automatic landing system, simply called Autoland. To operate the system, which is considered the first of its kind in the world, it is necessary to press a dedicated button located in the cockpit. Of course, it can be operated by the pilot himself, but also by any passenger.

According to the manufacturer, the new system "can control the landing process without any human intervention, in any scenario." The system will only operate in an emergency, such as in situations where the pilot is not injured, does not function or even finds his death during the flight. "

Anyone can: A pilot has created a video explaining how to land an aircraft in an emergency

The new system can control the landing process without any human intervention (illustration)

Cockpit emergency button (Photo: screenshot, screenshot)

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Once the system is activated, it calculates the route to the nearest airport, and heads straight for it. This, taking into account data such as weather conditions, fuel quantity, terrain conditions and any other obstacle that may occur.

In addition, the system will also select the optimal landing route at the same airport to which the aircraft will arrive, and will regularly notify flight inspectors as well as nearby aircraft pilots who are about to land.
The button operator will not be left without information for a moment. According to the company, "at all times, the system provides simple visual information for simple comprehension and verbal communication, as to what is expected later in the process."

The system also displays a map with the location of the aircraft at any moment, estimated time of arrival at the selected airport, its distance, the amount of fuel remaining in the aircraft, current speed, flight altitude and more. All of these are displayed friendly on a touch screen.

If it is a passenger landing the aircraft, it will receive an open and continuous line of communication to the ground flight inspectors, who can also assist him. The system can be switched off at any moment, in case the pilot recovers during flight.

The system can also mimic human flight operations. For example, if the airport is busy, it will instruct the aircraft to make rounds in the port area until a runway is vacated. "As soon as the aircraft touches the ground, the system automatically activates the brakes, stabilizing the aircraft to a complete stop. Finally, it will also shut down the engines," the company said.

Currently, the system will only be implemented on small aircraft, such as the Cirrus Vision Jet or the Piper M600. Also, for its use, approval is required from the Federal Aviation Authority.

The company made it clear that the new system may not function properly in particularly isolated areas, over large marine areas or in cases of aircraft system failures.