Question

What is missing in the autopilot loop?

(a) Autopilot

(b) Flight Management System

(c) FBW system

(d) FBL system

I had been asked this question during an interview.

My question comes from Autopilots, Height Control and Heading Control topic in section Autopilots and Flight Management Systems of Avionics

Answer 1

Correct option is (a) Autopilot

The explanation: The basic function of the autopilot is to control the flight of the aircraft and maintain it on a predetermined path in space without any action being required by the pilot. The autopilot can thus relieve the pilot from the fatigue and tedium of having to maintain continuous control of the aircraft’s flight path on a long duration flight so the pilot can concentrate on other tasks and the management of the mission.