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Old 18th April 2006 | 01:00
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Escape_Slide
 
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Probably

Probably the capability exists but the interlocks would prevent it. The active part is, of course, the roll out function of the autoland which uses the localiser to steer down the runway initially on rudder, then NW Steering so this would have to be reversed for a start. But to take off you would need the system to go straight onto elevators or horizontal stab trim for pitch control and roll control for wings level. I would think that probably has been incoprorated but downgraded/locked out. I think the A320 has it but also inhibited.
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