SkyView
HDX System
General Maintenance Manual, Revision F
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6.13
Autopilot System
SkyView HDX Autopilot is an optional, digitally controlled two-axis (roll and pitch) or three-axis
(roll, pitch, and yaw) servo-activated system that provides flight path control functions to the pilot.
The Autopilot can follow a heading by reference to the compass, follow direction over the ground
by reference to GPS track information, or navigate according to a CDI when coupled to SkyView
HDX
’s internal VFR GPS Navigation data, or when coupled to external navigation source
providing VOR, localizer, cross track error or GPS navigation data.
The Autopilot can also hold altitude, and transition between altitudes at either a selected climb
rate or airspeed. The autopilot will also follow vertical guidance including glideslope and
glidepath information when coupled to an external navigation source.
In addition, the autopilot can have a third servo connected to the rudder. The rudder servo acts
as a yaw damper to reduce and prevent yaw excursions while cruising or maneuvering,
whenever the autopilot is engaged. The Yaw Damper (YD) function may also be activated during
manual flight.
6.13.1
Autopilot Control
Operating the Autopilot requires selection of the correct control mode to complete the desired
Autopilot task. The lateral and vertical servos can be engaged individually or simultaneously.
The servos can be engaged using the Autopilot Control Page (see
), located on the
display, or by using the Autopilot Control Panel (see
). Both controls provide the same
buttons and functions, with two exceptions:
1.
The Autopilot Control Page does not provide the LEVEL button or function.
2.
The Autopilot Control Panel does not provide the Yaw Damper button or function.
Figure 41: Autopilot Control Page
NOTE:
Only the AP and the LEVEL buttons will engage the Autopilot servos.
