0 a device that keeps aircraft, spacecraft, and ships moving in a particular direction without human involvement: --
1 equipment on an aircraft or ship to make it continue to travel in the correct direction by itself without needing a person to control it: --
2 happening automatically or doing something automatically, without having to think about what you are doing: --
If they were left on autopilot, against what would we judge them if we did not have some idea of where we were going?
I think that he must be on autopilot this evening because he is saying the same thing over and over again.
The student's moral anguish culminates in a babbled "autopilot" reply about the implied limited knowledge and responsibilities of a medical student and an inquiry about comfort.
Additionally, some aircraft are capable of coupling their autopilots to the glideslope/azimuth signals received via data link from the ship, allowing for a hands-off approach.
Having proven the reliability and accuracy of the autopilot's ability to flare the aircraft safely, the next elements were to add in similar control of the thrust.
If the player chooses the second fighter they will have the option of choosing auto-pilot, which allows the computer to fly and the player to concentrate on fighting.
Throughout the 1960s the company provided navigation systems along with auto-pilot and electric-powered furling mainsails.
Autopilots have evolved significantly over time, from early autopilots that merely held an attitude to modern autopilots capable of performing automated landings under the supervision of a pilot.
