How has the work of aeronautical engineers helped to improve aircraft safety? (3 marks)
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Engineers are responsible for the following safety improvements:
→ Autopilot reduces risk of pilot error without removing pilot completely.
→ Changes in materials have created stronger, lighter, more durable aircraft.
→ Many built-in redundancies in case a system in the aircraft fails.
→ Safety and disaster mitigation systems in the event of an accident.
Successful answers could also include:
→ Changes in materials have created stronger, lighter, more durable aircraft.
→ Vigilance devices ensure pilots are fully awake and concentrated.
→ Knowledge of material failure may be used to mitigate mid-air incidents.
→ Engineers use knowledge of available materials to design new aircraft.
→ Ensure maintenance work is completed to ensure safe aircraft operation.
Engineers are responsible for the following safety improvements:
→ Autopilot reduces risk of pilot error without removing pilot completely.
→ Changes in materials have created stronger, lighter, more durable aircraft.
→ Many built-in redundancies in case a system in the aircraft fails.
→ Safety and disaster mitigation systems in the event of an accident.
Successful answers could also include:
→ Changes in materials have created stronger, lighter, more durable aircraft.
→ Vigilance devices ensure pilots are fully awake and concentrated.
→ Knowledge of material failure may be used to mitigate mid-air incidents.
→ Engineers use knowledge of available materials to design new aircraft.
→ Ensure maintenance work is completed to ensure safe aircraft operation.