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> and (2) the pilots should be asked the straightforward question "are you in a normal flying pattern"

How do you do this when the pilots can't see outside?

I’m not saying that answering the question is mandatory. But if they’re cruising and everything seems fine, or if they’re mid takeoff and everything seems fine... probably the sensor which is indicating a nosediving is probably fine.

If they respond with “no” then they should be given maximal control of the aircraft with the computer not restricting control or making any large scale adjustments itself.

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