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Old 05-13-2003 | 05:12 PM
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Crashem
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Default Approaches by the numbers...

the intial entry and s turns are computer. the final approach to landing is done by the pilot. the computer can theoretically land the shuttle fine but I do not think anyone has tried it yet.
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thought I read some place that something like 90-95% percent of the flight was under computer control with only the final approach and touchdown down by the pilot