Gyroscopic stabilizer developed by E. A. Sperry and E. A. Sperry, Jr., to fly more accurately than even seasoned pilot; device is called mecaviator; it weighs 50 lb. and occupies space of 14 by 14 by 10 in. beneath pilot's seat; purpose of automatic pilot is to control airplane in straight and level flight and to hold it on given course.


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    Title :

    Sperry automatic pilot


    Additional title:

    Aero Digest


    Published in:

    Aero Digest ; 15 , n 6


    Publication date :

    1929


    Remarks:

    1 Fig.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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