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Sunday, May 4, 2008

Plane Answers: When do pilots use the autopilot?


Left turn on course
Originally uploaded by Fly For Fun
This week's Plane Answers covers the when and how often we use the autopilot on the 757.

Justin asks:

My question concerns the autopilot. During the course of a flight how often is it used? Are there times where it can not be used because of heavy turbulence and other weather phenomenon?

Read the answer here.

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