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Autopilot ,,what it \'s purposes and functions?

English translation: computerized electronic system which can fly the plane, adjust course and land without manual control by the pilot.

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English term or phrase:	Autopilot ,,what it 's purposes and functions?
English translation:	computerized electronic system which can fly the plane, adjust course and land without manual control by the pilot.
Entered by:	Saleh Chowdhury, Ph.D.

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04:54 Nov 13, 2004

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English term or phrase: Autopilot ,,what it \'s purposes and functions?

hi could you tell me more about Autopilot?
it's functions?
it's purposes

Muhalhel

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Please find the appropriate definition that matches your context:

A system or device that controls a vehicle's flight at a preset course and altitude.
www.spenvis.oma.be/spenvis/help/system/glossary.html

computerized electronic system which can fly the plane, adjust course and land without manual control by the pilot.
www.wic-kid.com/glossary.htm

— a system that flies a plane using a program instead of people
www.nasaexplores.com/lessons/01-071/k-4_glossary.html

keeps the boat on a set course. Modern devices have a built-in compass.
www.guisolutions.ca/sail/glossary.htm

An electronic self-steering mechanism that maintains a boat's course.
www.odyssey.on.ca/~d.emery/apa/gloss/gloss.html

a cognitive state in which you act without self-awareness; "she went about her chores on automatic pilot"; "too much of the writing seems to have been done on automatic pilot"; "she talked and he dozed and my mind went on autopilot"
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn

a navigational device that automatically keeps ships or planes or spacecraft on a steady course
www.cogsci.princeton.edu/cgi-bin/webwn

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Saleh Chowdhury, Ph.D.

see web site

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autopilot ,,what it 's purposes and functions? see web site

Explanation:
http://home.earthlink.net/~x-plane/FAQ-Flying.html

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