Plain English Meaning

A safety feature in modern cockpits that steps in when the airplane gets pointed too steeply up, down, or rolled too far on its side, and shows the pilot how to get it back to level — or in some systems, helps fly it back automatically.

Full Definition

An automatic flight control feature in some advanced avionics systems that activates when the aircraft's pitch or bank angle exceeds preset limits, providing visual cues, automated flight director guidance, or in some installations direct autopilot input to help the pilot return the aircraft to a safe, level flight attitude.