gyropilot
or gy·ro pi·lot
[ jahy-ruh-pahy-luh t ]
/ ˈdʒaɪ rəˌpaɪ lət /
noun Navigation.
Words nearby gyropilot
gyroidal, gyromagnetic, gyromagnetic ratio, gyron, gyronny, gyropilot, gyroplane, gyroscope, gyrose, gyrospasm, gyrostabilized
Origin of gyropilot
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Scientific definitions for gyro pilot
gyro pilot
[ jī′rō ]
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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