autopilot
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The glitch emerged from a cockpit software update and, in a certain scenario, mean pilots may have to fly manually without some autopilot functions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
In a certain scenario, pilots may have to fly manually without some autopilot functions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026
At the time of the crash, the Tesla was not on autopilot mode, according to the CHP report.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
When the vibrations stopped, the crew continued to climb on autopilot, the report said.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
I tapped into my ability to go on mental autopilot.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
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