Simplified autopilot addition?

[trevpond]

Virtual VOR is the ability to choose any point on the map (airport, ADF, VOR, random lat/long) and then choose a radial to fly inbound/outbound. Rather than just a direct-to from your current location, or a flight plan. It literally allows you to virtually create a VOR anywhere, and fly it like a VOR, with an OBS knob you can just grab and twist.

That's the one!! Pretty please as soon as you can do it.

best regards

Trev ;D ;D

 

[NASA515]

I like HDG also.... but, then again, there are times when I like TRK.  I also would prefer single axis engagement - for me that would be ALT only.

As I've played a lot with the current version, I have first favored the Simplified, and then the Expert, and back and forth. 

I guess what I'd like - I believe I've said this before - maybe in a PM - is a simple button push that allows me to readily switch between the two modes - maybe as a "Hot" switch, keeping the A/P engaged and transferring the current command structure, if possible.  That way, if I find myself in a changing situation that calls for Expert, I can switch over quickly, without having to dive into the Setup Menu structure.  That, I don't like!

Bob Bogash
RV-12
N737G

 

[bbtapb]

Indeed.. It seems that as a VFR pilot, enroute I'd fly the HSI (Direct if I have to divert a distance) then HDG in B,C,etc.

TRK I guess would be good for those without an active flight plan, adjusting for winds.

OTOH, perhaps TRK is a lot more stable..

 

[cmarbach]

The whole idea here is that there is a blank button. Why NOT use it and what is missing is HDG.

 

[cjhukill]

I removed a D10a and trutrak autopilot to install a Skyview system, with a roll servo, in my RV8. I did not remove the Altrak, stand alone altitude hold autopilot however, as I preferred only that pitch function. Because I do not have a Skyview pitch servo, however, I cannot select the advanced autopilot mode, and therefore cannot get HDG mode. I vote for the extra button be assigned to allow me the option of choosing HDG over TRK when being vectored.

 

[Jonas]

Perhaps you guys could add an "intermediate autopilot" function in the setup menu.

With the same features available as the earlier version of autopilot.

I agree that the advanced autopilot is too cumbersome for VFR flight, and the simplified is just a bit too simple.

Switching between the two modes during flight is a bit of a hassle, especially if the plane only has one screen, even worse when switching at night. (Screen goes to a surprising, blinding full bright when in setup mode)

What worked great before is what we're looking for...
Altitude, heading/track/asi
With the option to engage one or the other, or both.

 

[Gregmarlow]

I too would appreciate the heading button.  On my RV with the Advanced EFIS and a Trio AP I could only dial in a track when ATC would issue me a heading, so I would have to correct my track to get the correct heading, based on the wind.  I often wished I had an AP that could do what my airline planes could do.  IFR or not.  Thanks for a great product.

 

[purlee]

Yes, I have to agree. If HDG was a simple thing to implement in the "simple" autopilot, it would be a real "nice to have".

 

[bernardsv]

I fully agree, flying in Bravo airspace regularly, I'm frequently vectored by ATC. I consider the ability to follow a HDG to be an essential option within the 'simplified' mode of AP operation.

 

[llacy]

If you already have the Skyview system what is the total cost to add the Simple autopilot system?

 

[Dynon]

$750 per servo, mounting kits are $25-$75 per axis, and if you want the control panel, that's $550. See this page for more info.

 

[airguy]

$750 per servo, mounting kits are $25-$75 per axis, and if you want the control panel, that's $550. See this page for more info.

The control panel is not needed for simplified (or advanced) autopilot work - but is highly desirable for IFR usage under the advanced autopilot control setup.