Today, flight automation has reached almost total levels in commercial aircraft. Automatic control systems are increasingly common in both small and sport aircraft. In all cases, the proper functioning of these systems allows the pilot to free himself from certain tasks to concentrate on others in the cockpit. However, this situation contrasts with the early days of aviation, when the idea of an autopilot seemed far-fetched, but eventually became a fundamental element for the industry.

In Sistema de Vuelo Automático you will explore everything related to the principle of operation of the automatic flight system and its various functions, using several commercial aircraft as examples. The autopilot, flight director, automatic power management, automated navigation, among other functions, represent a real advantage in terms of operational safety.

It is the pilot's responsibility to understand all these features and learn how to operate these systems as effectively as possible.