Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: Autopilot isn't as "auto" as you might think. There's no robot that sits in the pilot seat and mashes buttons while the real pilot takes a nap. It's ...

How might the system help prevent operational disruption following a suspected tail strike?

Pilot-induced oscillation is a frightening aspect of pitch control of an aircraft. Numerous planes have been set into pilot-induced oscillation due to the phase lag of the human in the loop control.

Why giant parachutes won’t work on airliners—exploring the physics, safety philosophy, and engineering realities behind ...