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Remote Control To Prevent Aircraft Hijacking
Snad writes "The UK's Evening Standard is reporting that Boeing plans to roll out aircraft remote control systems in a bid to eliminate the threat of terrorist hijackings, and prevent any repetition of the events of September 11 2001. 'Scientists at aircraft giant Boeing are testing the tamper-proof autopilot system which uses state-of-the-art computer and satellite technology. It will be activated by the pilot flicking a simple switch or by pressure sensors fitted to the cockpit door that will respond to any excessive force as terrorists try to break into the flight deck. Once triggered, no one on board will be able to deactivate the system. Currently, all autopilots are manually switched on and off at the discretion of pilots. A threatened airliner could be flown to a secure military base or a commercial airport, where it would touch down using existing landing aids known as 'autoland function'.'"
1. Get a single flunky aboard the craft. No weapons needed. 2. Flunky makes a scene attacking the cockpit door. 3. Pilot hits panic button. 4. Terrorist ground unit intercepts signal, gains control of plane. 5. Profit???
ceci n'est pas une
will be the new Patriot Act, which will require a similar system to be installed on all new automobiles.
Run a red light, get driven to the police station. Can't have terrorists exceeding the speed limit.
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