George

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002555",
  "term": "George",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A colloquial name for an aircraft's autopilot system, used by pilots and maintenance personnel. This system automatically manages the flight controls to maintain a preset altitude, course, or attitude, relieving the pilot from continuous manual control. It uses inputs from gyroscopic sensors, GPS, and air data computers to actuate the ailerons, elevators, and rudder, following a programmed flight path or holding a specific configuration.",
  "synonyms": [
    "Georgeson"
  ],
  "subject": "Aviation maintenance",
  "translations": {
    "de": "George",
    "es": "piloto automático",
    "fr": "George"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/george/"
}