Topic: Boeing Autopilot

The hosts discuss a DHS report warning that hackers could remotely take over commercial jetliners, specifically the Boeing 757. They introduce the "Boeing Uninterruptible Autopilot" (BUAP) system, which allows for remote ground control of aircraft. The hosts tease a future segment on the "Quartz Patent" and its potential link to missing aircraft like MH370.

The existence of an "uninterruptible autopilot" system, patented by Boeing and Honeywell, is discussed as a possible explanation for mysterious aircraft behavior. The system is designed to allow remote control of a plane to prevent hijackings, guiding it to a safe landing at pre-programmed airbases. This technology is theorized to have played a role in various aviation incidents, including the Germanwings crash.

During a landing from Beijing, a Boeing 777 experienced a lack of engine response while on autopilot at 600 feet. Despite the crew's attempts to manually advance the throttles, the plane landed short of the runway, causing the landing gear to shear off. There are calls to ground the 777 fleet until the specific cause of the engine non-responsiveness is identified and rectified.