Autopilot (track control)
Keeps the heading or track automatically; changing to hand steering must be practised and is required in heavy traffic and pilotage.
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Autopilot (track control) |
| Russian | Авторулевой |
| Romanian | Pilot automat |
| Polish | Autopilot |
| Latvian | Autopilots |
| Filipino | Autopilot |
| Indonesian | Autopilot |
| Chinese | 自动舵 |
| Croatian | Autopilot |
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