Autopilot Operation
SkyView Classic Pilot’s User Guide –
Revision Z
8-25
modes which do not have adjustable targets resume tracking their source; NAV and vertical
navigation.
The Control Wheel Steering feature can be enabled and disabled via the Autopilot Setup Menu.
See the SkyView System Installation Guide for details.
Hold To Engage
When the autopilot and flight director are not already engaged, press and hold the Autopilot
disconnect switch will place the autopilot into Hold To Engage mode.
Figure 216 - Hold to Engage Indicator
When the disconnect switch is released, the Autopilot engages in roll hold and vertical speed
modes. Effectively, this operation is the same as pressing the AP button in the Expert Autopilot
Menu.
The Hold To Engage feature can be enabled and disabled via the Autopilot Setup Menu. See the
SkyView System Installation Guide for details.
Single Axis Operation
Although installing a roll and pitch servo is required in order to utilize the Expert Autopilot
controls, the autopilot will function with a single axis turned off or one or both servos failed.
With the autopilot on a single axis can be turned off by pressing the button associated with the
active mode AFTER the autopilot has been engaged. The button (highlighted in green) will
toggle to black, the status information for the axis will be cleared from the top bar and the axis
engaged arrow will blink for 10 seconds.
Failure of an axis’ servo triggers a disconnec
t of the servo, a warning in the messaging system
and a PITCH or ROLL ERR annunciation on the top bar. Acknowledging the warning in the
messaging system clears the PITCH or ROLL ERR and the mode annunciation returns to normal.
The flight director continues to provide guidance in the affected axis however it is still the
pilot’s responsibility to control the aircraft in that axis.
Common Operations
Initial Engagement
1.
Enter the Autopilot Menu (MAIN MENU > AUTOPILOT)
2.
Press the AP button.
3.
The autopilot will turn on and engage the servos in Roll Hold mode and Vertical Speed
mode with the targets set to the current aircraft roll attitude and vertical speed.
