Plain English Meaning

Knowing how to use the aircraft's automatic systems properly — when to let them fly the airplane, when to take over yourself, and always staying aware of what they are doing.

Full Definition

The skill of operating, monitoring, and supervising automated aircraft systems — such as autopilots, flight management systems, and electronic flight displays — so the pilot remains in command of the flight at all times. It includes knowing what the automation is doing, why it is doing it, when to use it, when to reduce its level, and when to turn it off and hand-fly the aircraft.

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Used in flight training whenever a works with panel displays, , or systems that can a , , or .