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Noun Concept
Categories: Navigational flight instruments, Avionics, All articles needing additional references, American inventions, Aircraft instruments
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autopilot  automatic pilot  robot pilot  Stability augmentation system  aircraft autopilot
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A navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course WordNet 3.0
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An autopilot is a system used to control the path of an aircraft, marine craft or spacecraft without requiring constant manual control by a human operator. Wikipedia
Affectionately known as "George" Wikipedia Disambiguation
System to maintain vehicle trajectory in lieu of direct operator command Wikidata
A mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being. Wiktionary
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I set the autopilot to due south, so I could get some rest. Wiktionary