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Autopilot

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An autopilot helps fly a plane.

A340 FCU.jpg
A340 FCU.jpg
It does some of the work. This helps the pilot rest. The pilot still watches the sky. It makes flying safer for us.
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FMS B747-cockpit.jpg
Can you imagine flying a plane?

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Honeywell C-1 Autopilot Control Panel.jpg
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A340 FCU.jpg
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EBACE 2019, Le Grand-Saconnex (EB190664).jpg
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Primary Flight Display Garmin G1000.jpg
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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 12.9 | Vital Level 5