Air Force Restricts Use Of Autopilot On Upgraded KC-135 Tankers Again
Air Force Block 45 KC-135s cannot use their autopilots under 10,000 feet or during aerial refueling until a fix is ready.
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Air Force Stumped By Sudden Pitch Down Events Reported On Upgraded KC-135 Tankers
Reports that autopilots were causing sudden nosedives led to flight restrictions on all upgraded Block 45 KC-135s.