El piloto automático
Example: El piloto automático ayuda a mantener el avión estable.
Definition
"El piloto automático" refers to a system in aircraft that automatically controls the trajectory and stability of the plane, reducing the need for constant manual input by the pilot, thus helping to maintain steady and safe flight conditions.
Etymology
The term "el piloto automático" comes from Spanish, combining "piloto," meaning pilot or operator, with "automático," meaning automatic. It reflects the concept of a device that 'pilots' or operates the aircraft autonomously, a technology developed in the early 20th century to assist pilots during flight.
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"El piloto automático" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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