O piloto automático
Example: O piloto automático do avião foi acionado durante o voo.
Definition
"O piloto automático" refers to the automatic pilot system in an aircraft that controls the flight path without constant manual input from the pilot. It is activated to maintain steady flight, navigation, or altitude, reducing pilot workload during long or complex journeys.
Etymology
The term "o piloto automático" comes from Portuguese, where "piloto" means pilot and "automático" means automatic. The concept originated in early aviation to describe a mechanical or electronic system that could automatically control an aircraft, a significant innovation improving flight safety and efficiency.
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