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FLIGHT CONTROLLER MODES
ALTA 8 has three primary flight control modes: Manual Mode, Height Mode, and
Position Mode. They are selected with the Mode Switch. ALTA 8 also has two
emergency control modes, Return-To-Home and Autoland, which are available
only during certain situations. For additional information, refer to the sub-section
associated with each emergency control mode.
CAUTION
Always neutralize control inputs when
switching between control modes.
MANUAL MODE
In Manual Mode, ALTA 8 will only stabilize its attitude. At neutral control input
(middle pitch and roll stick position), ALTA 8 will attempt to remain level. Throttle
control is direct.
HEIGHT MODE
Height Mode changes the throttle stick behavior to command climb and descent
rates. The higher the throttle stick position, the faster ALTA 8 will climb. Conversely,
the lower the throttle stick position, the faster ALTA 8 will descend.
When the throttle stick is centered, ALTA 8 will enter Height Hold. In Height Hold,
ALTA 8 will maintain a target altitude and try to correct for drift. If a disturbance
moves ALTA 8 away from this target altitude, ALTA 8 will climb or descend to return
to the target altitude.
POSITION MODE
Position Mode changes the pitch/roll stick behavior to command ground speeds.
Pitch and roll stick deflection will command fore/ aft and left/right ground speeds
respectively. Controlling altitude in Position Mode is the same as in Height Mode.
With pitch and roll controls centered, ALTA 8 will enter Position Hold. In Position
Hold, ALTA 8 will maintain its position over a given point on the ground and correct
for disturbances.
Position Mode requires a strong GPS signal. If a weak signal is present, ALTA 8 will
Summary of Contents for ALTA 8
Page 1: ...AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL 770 00048 REVISION A 03 23 2016...
Page 6: ...6 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL ALTA 8 OVERVIEW...
Page 29: ...29 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SETTING UP ALTA 8...
Page 70: ...70 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL OPERATING ALTA 8...
Page 82: ...NORMAL PROCEDURES...
Page 91: ...EMERGENCY PROCEDURES...
Page 99: ...AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL PERFORMANCE...
Page 102: ...102 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL MAINTAINING ALTA 8...
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