chimp box
n.— «More interesting to me is not really manual control of the flight but what was known as the “chimp box.” This is analogous to an autopilot. Basically automating the whole flight.» —“Second Life Space Program—Project Frost” Chopcat Nov. 9, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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