PHASE 1: Autoland Engages Manually or Automatically

The moment Autoland is needed, it gains situational awareness and takes control of all systems necessary to bring you and your passengers safely to the nearest runway.

PHASE 2: Communicates Clearly with ATC and Passengers

Once Autoland is in control, passengers and air traffic control are alerted to the new flight plan and estimated time until landing.

PHASE 3: Fully Monitors Situational Awareness

Autoland continues to monitor and adjust to real-time inputs as if the pilot were still at the controls. It takes into account runway size, wind, time, fuel range. glide path and considers weather conditions en route to the nearest safe runway.

PHASE 4: Safely Lands and Shuts Down

Once Autoland has landed the aircraft, the braking system will be activated and will bring the aircraft to a full and complete stop. Finally, the engine will shut down and instructions will be provided about how to exit the aircraft.

Frequently Asked Questions

PHASE 1

Who can activate Emergency Autoland?

Answer: Any passenger, including children, may activate Emergency Autoland when needed.

How does the Autoland system select an airport for landing?

Answer: Once activated, Emergency Autoland performs an airport/runway selection algorithm to determine the most suitable airport. The algorithm is an optimization scheme that considers a number of factors including approach attributes, runway attributes, distance, wind, and fuel. The routing algorithm determines a path to the Final Approach Fix (FAF) of the chosen published approach that avoids terrain, obstacles, and significant weather.

Can I deactivate the Autoland System once it is engaged?

Answer: Yes. The Autoland system can be deactivated by pushing the red autopilot disconnect button located on the yoke, pressing the AP button on the autopilot controller, or pulling the auto brake or autothrottle circuit breakers.

PHASE 2

How does the aircraft determine the appropriate frequency for ATC communications?

Answer: When Emergency Autoland is engaged, the system will tune the active/primary radio frequency based on location and altitude.

Does the Autoland system detect traffic?

Answer: No, the system does not take traffic into consideration once Autoland is activated. The system will immediately switch the transponder to 7700 and will tune the secondary radio to the emergency frequency, 121.5 MHz. At this time the aircraft will begin regular position and situation report to ATC. The assumption is ATC will clear the airspace of any traffic.

What information does the aircraft broadcast/transmit when EAL is activated?

Answer: Following the initial automated transmissions, the system alternates a standard automatic transmission between the primary and secondary COM frequencies broadcasting aircraft identifier, current location, destination airport runway, and estimated time to destination.

PHASE 3

Does the Autoland system activate the FIKI system?

Answer: Yes, the Autoland system will engage the de-ice system when the OAT is less than 5° C.

Will the Autoland system extend the flaps and the gear?

Answer: Yes, the Autoland system, when activated, will automatically extend the flaps and the landing gear at the appropriate speeds and stage of flight. Note, while the flaps and gear are extended, the corresponding switches on the panel will not change in position.

What input is the Autoland system using for weather information/data?

Answer: Autoland pulls weather data from multiple sources. The G3000 system has access to datalink weather information via Sirius/XM, Garmin Connext (Iridium) and/or FIS-B datalinks.