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Old 19th Dec 2012, 12:52
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Originally Posted by BOAC
Correct me if I am wrong, but it drops into Alt2? Wasn't that the mode that killed AF447?
But which option is preferable ?
  1. The computer takes over following erroneous data
  2. The pilot has still the option to discard that computer
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