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Old January 3rd, 2006, 15:37   #46
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Originally Posted by MQAAord
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An interesting twist to this would be, what would happen if THE Captain passed out at minimums while he was the PF and ended up slouched on the yoke?

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The tension reels on the shoulder harness probably wouldn't let that happen.
If the plane is on autopilot the captain falling unconscious on the yoke wouldn't that turn the AP off, causing the plane to go into a dive?

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