FMSautopilot
FMSautopilot is a term used to describe the integration between a flight management system (FMS) and an aircraft's autopilot, enabling automatic execution of a route and performance plan prepared by the FMS. In modern cockpits, the FMS computes the optimal flight path, speed schedule, and altitude constraints, while the autopilot system (often including an autothrottle and flight director) physically controls the aircraft to follow the commanded guidance. The combined system provides lateral and vertical guidance with modes such as LNAV and VNAV, and supports additional modes like heading, altitude hold, and instrument approaches.
The architecture typically comprises an FMS with a navigation database and performance data, a flight deck
In commercial airliners and business jets, FMSautopilot enables long-range automation, reduces crew workload, and can improve