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gyro pilot

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/ jī′rō /

  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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If the watch officer chooses, a gyro pilot will relieve the helmsman entirely and keep the ship on course.

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