The autopilot
Example: Autopilot controls aircraft automatically during flight
Definition
"The autopilot" is a system used in aircraft that automatically controls the flight without constant manual input from the pilot, allowing the plane to maintain course, altitude, and speed during different phases of the journey.
Etymology
The word "autopilot" comes from the Greek prefix 'auto-' meaning 'self' and the English word 'pilot,' referring to someone who steers an aircraft. It originally described devices that could steer a ship or airplane automatically, reducing the need for constant human control.
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"The autopilot" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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