(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]EncyclopediaSeeautomatic pilot