Definition of gyropilot in English:
gyropilot
nounˈdʒʌɪrə(ʊ)ˌpʌɪlətˈjīrəˌpīlət
A gyrocompass used to provide automatic steering for a ship or aircraft.
Example sentencesExamples
- In most ocean-going vessels the gyrocompass is connected electrically to a gyropilot, a device that automatically steers the ship, keeping it on course in accordance with signals from the gyrocompass.
- The gyropilot is so expert that it gives passengers a smoother ride than can the pilot himself.
- Also installed was a gyrocompass system complete with master compass, steering and bearing repeaters and gyropilot for steering sounding lines.
- From the gyrocompass, Sperry developed the gyropilot for steering ships and the automatic gyropilot for stabilizing airplanes.
- A central optical bearing device and a gyropilot repeater compass may be arranged in the fore and aft parts, respectively, of the middle console.