To: CedarDave
The FAA’s worldwide will probably have the ATC/ADS-B transponders and CPDLC locked down can’t be turned off by the crew, it will be almost impossible to steal a big airplane in the future.
16 posted on
03/13/2014 2:27:55 PM PDT by
hamboy
To: hamboy
The FAA’s worldwide will probably have the ATC/ADS-B transponders and CPDLC locked down can’t be turned off by the crew, it will be almost impossible to steal a big airplane in the future.
My question is, why wasn't this done after 9-11? I don't see a reason to ever shut off the transponder while the plane is moving...why is there a manual switch?
32 posted on
03/13/2014 2:41:24 PM PDT by
rottndog
('Live Free Or Die' Ain't just words on a bumber sticker...or a tagline.)
To: hamboy
Doubtful, from my view. If that system is causing a fire or electrical overload, you have to have the capability to shut it off. That’s why all these systems have off switches anyway... safety. Doesn’t matter if its the O2 system, if it is a risk to the safety of the aircraft, there has to be a know to disable it.
33 posted on
03/13/2014 2:41:51 PM PDT by
Aqua225
(Realist)
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