A device that guides an aircraft without the pilot's direct aid is called an autopilot. Modern autopilots can handle all aspects of the flight envelope, from shortly after takeoff to landing, whereas earlier models could only maintain a constant direction and altitude. When equipped, modern autopilots typically connect with the autothrottle system and the flight management system (FMS). The...
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