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cruise controlcruise control [′krüz kən′trōl] (navigation) The act or practice of operating an aircraft so as to achieve the most efficient performance on a given flight under available conditions; it may be instituted to obtain maximum economy, endurance, speed, or range, or maximum efficiency at a predetermined airspeed or power setting. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Many cars today have steering wheels that not only operate a horn but act as controllers for sound systems or cruise controls. East-west trips are expected to rise by 30 percent, forcing rush-hour drivers to hit the brakes at 21 mph and set their cruise controls at 10 mph and less. |
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