gyropilot


gyropilot

(ˈdʒaɪrəʊˌpaɪlət) n (Aeronautics) aeronautics a type of automatic pilot that consists of two gyroscopes

au′tomat′ic pi′lot


n. an electronic control system, as on an aircraft, spacecraft, or ship, that automatically maintains a preset heading and attitude. Also called autopilot. [1915–20]