Autopilot Switch

[ZK-LCM]

Folk

I am building an RV6 with a D100 EFIS & D120 EMS plus an AP74 & pitch & roll servos.  Power will come from a 5Amp CB on the avionics Bus.

I am trying to decide whether or not I should install an AP switch seeing as the AP74 has an engage button, and I can disengage the AP from my stick button.

It would be useful to have feedback on other pilots of their experiences re this matter & any pros/cons that I may not have thought of.

Thank You
Graham Murphy
New Zealand.

 

[JTD]

I installed a red circuit breaker pull ring on the auto pilot CB as a fail safe way to disable in case I am un able to disconnect the conventional way.

 

[trevpond]

I have a toggle switch for the servos. I reckon that's the safest way to disconnect the autopilot.

Regards

Trev ;D ;D