gyropilot

or gy·ro pi·lot

[ jahy-ruh-pahy-luht ]
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Origin of gyropilot

1
First recorded in 1920–25; gyro(scope) + pilot

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Scientific definitions for gyro pilot

gyro pilot

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  1. An automatic pilot that incorporates a gyroscope and initiates corrections to control surfaces on aircraft, thus maintaining a preset course and altitude.

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