Autopilot - Revision history

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Ed Poor: refs

2017-06-27T22:15:11Z

refs

Ed Poor: It can't be used during takeoff, and is rarely used during landing.

2017-06-27T22:14:10Z

It can't be used during takeoff, and is rarely used during landing.

Ed Poor: What the system can and can't do

2017-06-27T22:11:03Z

What the system can and can't do

Ed Poor: Created page with "The '''autopilot''' function of an airplane keeps it on a constant course. It takes no evasive action, and it requires human supervision. But it's handy if the pilot needs to..."

2017-06-27T22:10:03Z

Created page with "The '''autopilot''' function of an airplane keeps it on a constant course. It takes no evasive action, and it requires human supervision. But it's handy if the pilot needs to..."

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The '''autopilot''' function of an airplane keeps it on a constant course. It takes no evasive action, and it requires human supervision.
But it's handy if the pilot needs to take a short break, such as to use the washroom.

[[Category: Aviation]]

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 ==Links==
-*[http://www.cnbc.com/2015/03/26/autopilot-what-the-system-can-and-cant-do.html Autopilot: What the system can and can't do]
+*[https://www.cnbc.com/2015/03/26/autopilot-what-the-system-can-and-cant-do.html Autopilot: What the system can and can't do]
 [[Category: Aviation]]

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-The '''autopilot''' function of an airplane keeps it on a constant course. It takes no evasive action, and it requires human supervision. It can't be used during takeoff, and is rarely used during landing.
+The '''autopilot''' function of an [[airplane]] keeps it on a constant course. It takes no evasive action, and it requires [[human]] supervision. It can't be used during takeoff, and is rarely used during landing. However, it's useful if the [[pilot]] needs to take a short break, such as to use the washroom.
-Ships also can use autopilot:
+[[Ship]]s also can use autopilot:
 :It was during the early 1920’s when an automated steering and helm control system was introduced onboard merchant ships. ... Auto-Pilot is synchronised with the Gyro Compass to steer manually input courses, with reference to the gyro heading. Auto Pilot steers the manually input course by controlling the steering gear to turn the rudder in the required manner.<ref> [http://www.marineinsight.com/marine-navigation/10-things-to-consider-while-using-auto-pilot-system-on-ships/ 10 Things to Consider While Using Auto-Pilot System on Ships]</ref>

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 Ships also can use autopilot:
 :It was during the early 1920’s when an automated steering and helm control system was introduced onboard merchant ships. ... Auto-Pilot is synchronised with the Gyro Compass to steer manually input courses, with reference to the gyro heading. Auto Pilot steers the manually input course by controlling the steering gear to turn the rudder in the required manner.<ref> [http://www.marineinsight.com/marine-navigation/10-things-to-consider-while-using-auto-pilot-system-on-ships/ 10 Things to Consider While Using Auto-Pilot System on Ships]</ref>
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-The '''autopilot''' function of an airplane keeps it on a constant course. It takes no evasive action, and it requires human supervision.
+The '''autopilot''' function of an airplane keeps it on a constant course. It takes no evasive action, and it requires human supervision. It can't be used during takeoff, and is rarely used during landing.
 But it's handy if the pilot needs to take a short break, such as to use the washroom.
 ==Links==