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aircraft:autopilot_basic [2020/12/07 16:55] jhaircraft:autopilot_basic [2020/12/07 17:34] – [Heading Select (HDG)] jh
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-====== Description For The Basic Autopilot ======+====== Basic Autopilot ======
  
-===== General information =====+The basic autopilot is found in the [[aircraft:cessna_172|Cessna 172 SP]] and the [[aircraft:baron_58|Baron 58]] aircraft. It features a bank and heading hold, turn to selected heading, navigation follow, pitch hold, vertical speed hold, altitude hold and approach modes as well an altitude pre-select function. 
 +===== Engagement Conditions =====
      
 The autopilot can stabilize the heading, airspeed, altitude as well as the vertical speed. The autopilot cannot be switched on/off and will disengage when one of the following limits is exceeded: The autopilot can stabilize the heading, airspeed, altitude as well as the vertical speed. The autopilot cannot be switched on/off and will disengage when one of the following limits is exceeded:
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-In the bottom right of the horizontal situation indicator (HSI) you can find the heading bug. Rotate this knob to select a target heading on the compass rose.+In the bottom right of the horizontal situation indicator (HSI) or heading indicator you can find the heading bug. Rotate this knob to select a target heading on the compass rose.
  
   * To activate the heading select mode can be pressing the HDG button on the autopilot panel.   * To activate the heading select mode can be pressing the HDG button on the autopilot panel.
aircraft/autopilot_basic.txt · Last modified: 2020/12/07 17:34 by jh