Throughout the 20th century in particular, human transportation evolved in numerous major ways — both on the ground and miles above it. Cars became the norm, prompting the designation of roads and ...

When most people hear the term "autopilot," the mental image that follows is that of two pilots sitting in a cockpit, sipping coffee while the plane does all the work. Helicopters might seem more ...

An autopilot is a flight control system that allows a pilot to fly an airplane without continuous hands-on control. This allows the pilot to focus on higher-order tasks such as navigating, ...