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Examining over 100 years of flight automation and the history of the autopilot

Aerotime

Nowadays, modern aircraft are equipped with systems that can not only fly the aircraft but can also perform fully automated take-offs and landings and can even provide protection systems in the event of unusual flight situations that threaten the safety of the airplane and its occupants.

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The Hazards of Aircraft Icing: Explained

Pilot Institute

Ice can affect everything from how the airplane flies to the engines staying functional. Additional Dangers of Ice Accumulation Icing also makes your aircraft heavier and can even change the position of the center of gravity. It can also disrupt sensors needed for flight safety, like the pitot tubes.