Any chance of separating the sync behavior selection for the ALT and HDG bugs, so that one could choose, for instance, "Never" for ALT, and "Upon AP Engagement" or "Upon Mode Engagement" for HDG?
After upgrading to 5.1.1, the ability to preselect a target altitude, then engage the AP and have it continue the climb or descent is a very nice feature. Makes it much nicer if engaging AP during a hand flown climb or go-around, and not have the AP try to level off immediately.
I did however, like the heading sync upon AP engagement or HDG mode selection, either to facilitate climbing or descending straight ahead while transitioning from hand flying to AP flying, or just as a quick way to sync the HDG bug if changing from NAV to HDG.
An alternative might be to add a HDG sync feature on the AP-74, say a push and hold of the HDG mode button, or push and hold of the value knob when in HDG mode (I don't think that exists now, but if it does, my apologies, and I'll get back in the manual!).
I concur with the new manual warning that says if you choose "Never" for bug sync behavior, you need to be aware of the position of the bugs before engaing the AP, and I guess I'm looking for a quick HDG sync without giving up the preselect feature of the ALT mode.
I know most R&D and SW development is geared towards Next Gen, and not being a programmer, I'm not sure how intensive such an addition would be, but thought I'd toss it out as an idea for 5.2, or whatever comes next for legacy EFIS/AP improvements.
Thanks, really enjoying the AP!!
Cheers,
Bob
After upgrading to 5.1.1, the ability to preselect a target altitude, then engage the AP and have it continue the climb or descent is a very nice feature. Makes it much nicer if engaging AP during a hand flown climb or go-around, and not have the AP try to level off immediately.
I did however, like the heading sync upon AP engagement or HDG mode selection, either to facilitate climbing or descending straight ahead while transitioning from hand flying to AP flying, or just as a quick way to sync the HDG bug if changing from NAV to HDG.
An alternative might be to add a HDG sync feature on the AP-74, say a push and hold of the HDG mode button, or push and hold of the value knob when in HDG mode (I don't think that exists now, but if it does, my apologies, and I'll get back in the manual!).
I concur with the new manual warning that says if you choose "Never" for bug sync behavior, you need to be aware of the position of the bugs before engaing the AP, and I guess I'm looking for a quick HDG sync without giving up the preselect feature of the ALT mode.
I know most R&D and SW development is geared towards Next Gen, and not being a programmer, I'm not sure how intensive such an addition would be, but thought I'd toss it out as an idea for 5.2, or whatever comes next for legacy EFIS/AP improvements.
Thanks, really enjoying the AP!!
Cheers,
Bob