Garmin Autoland can be activated by a pilot or passenger using a dedicated button, or automatically when the system determines that emergency intervention is necessary.

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"Garmin Autoland can be activated by a pilot or passenger using a dedicated button, or automatically when the system determines that emergency intervention is necessary."

Garmin documents both manual and automatic activation modes in its original certification announcement. Its Emergency Descent Mode can also react to unsafe cabin pressure conditions. These mechanisms explain how the technology can begin operating even when a pilot cannot initiate a landing procedure manually.

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Source title Garmin® Autoland achieves FAA certification for general aviation aircraft

Source authors Garmin International, Inc.

Source year 2020

Confidence high

Importance high