An automatic flight control system is described as dumb and dutiful. The success of the autopilot depends on the knowledge of the actual human pilot.
Autopilot isn't as "auto" as you might think. It lets a pilot fly without white-knuckling the controls. Like a polar bear, autopilot functions through a negative feedback loop.
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How Does Autopilot Actually Work?
Autopilot isn't as "auto" as you might think. It lets a pilot fly without white-knuckling the controls. Like a polar bear, autopilot functions through a negative feedback loop.
MORE ON PLANES:
What Happens When A Bird Flies Into A Plane Engine
Why You Can't Fly A Plane In Space
Why Jets Leave White Trails In The Sky
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How Does Autopilot Actually Work?
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