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		dylan604 71 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: If a pilot ejects, what is the autopilot programme... Maybe bring some strong jamming equipment to prevent the electronic signal from being received?

jojobas 71 days ago [–]

The signal can originate on the plane itself due to a software glitch, stray currents in the grounding skin or whatever. If anything, jammers tend to interfere with the carrier's electronics itself.

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