It had an autopilot system with radio-control backup, and could carry cameras, as well as illumination flares for night reconnaissance.

A number of systems are independently redundant, including the autopilot system, hydraulic boost, transmission lubrication, and some of the onboard sensors.

Some yaw dampers are integral to the autopilot system while others are stand-alone systems.

The game's autopilot system can be used most of the time to eliminate the tedium of travel.

This deviation from the prescribed procedures was, in part, due to a lack of familiarization and infrequent operation of the installed flight director and autopilot system.