Der Autopilot
Example: Der Autopilot steuert das Flugzeug während des Fluges.
Definition
"Der Autopilot" is a system used in aviation that automatically controls the flight of an aircraft without constant input from the pilot, allowing the plane to maintain a set course, altitude, or speed during flight.
Etymology
The word "der Autopilot" comes from the German language, where "auto" is derived from the Greek 'autos' meaning 'self,' and "pilot" comes from the French 'pilote,' meaning 'steersman.' Together, they form a term describing a device that steers itself, reflecting its function in aviation.
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"Der Autopilot" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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