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Autopilot is used when referring to a plane (until Tesla started using it as a name for their cruise control that can steer and keep distance). In the context
by lotsofpulp 1y ago
Autopilot is used when referring to a plane (until Tesla started using it as a name for their cruise control that can steer and keep distance).
In the context of a plane, autopilot always meant automatic piloting at altitude, and everyone knew it was the human pilots that were taking off and landing the plane.
- MBCook 1y agoDid they? I think you may be overestimating how much average people know about autopilot systems.
- lotsofpulp 1y agoPilot is a relatively high status career. They are always shown taking off and landing in tv shows and movies. I would be surprised if people thought they just sit back and relax the entire time.
- aaomidi 1y agoBe prepared to be surprised