Can Planes Really Fly Themselves?

Have you ever wondered how a big plane flies by itself?

Modern airplanes use a special system called the autopilot.

It is not a robot that sits in the pilot's seat.

Instead, it is a smart computer inside the cockpit.

The pilot enters the flight plan into this computer before takeoff.

The autopilot can control the direction and the height of the plane.

It uses many sensors to check the wind and the speed.

This system helps the pilots stay fresh and focused on long flights.

Pilots do not just sleep while the autopilot is working.

They must watch the screens and talk to the air traffic controllers.

Most planes still need a human to take off from the ground.

Many new planes can land by themselves using the autopilot in bad weather.

The autopilot makes flying much safer for everyone on the plane.

If there is a problem, the pilots can turn it off instantly.

Technology makes modern air travel very smooth and easy today.