What is the Principle of an Autopilot?
Autopilot and its working
Most large planes have an autopilot. This is a device operated by a computer. It will fly the place without the pilot’s touching the controls. The principle of an automatic pilot is similar to the automatic steering of ships.
The Complex autopilot system uses an airborne computer which activates servometer for introducing necessary corrections. A radio and radar link to the computer allows control from the ground for automatic takeoffs and landings.