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Another Tech question on Auto Pilot (Read 126 times)

Mar 15^th, 2004 at 7:33pm

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Hello Fellow Aviators,

Sorry to ask yet another question on the auto pilot but I'm just wondering if there is any way I can stop my latest problem?

The problem is when I'm on short final, established on the ILS with 300 Ft to run, I swith off the auto pilot to land manually, I find that the A/P CMD turns off, but the SPD function is still on, I then have to manually press the SPD to turn it off.

Also, I can't set the Kias or Mach Speeds using the SPD or MACH button unless I set it via FSNav.

Is the A/P CMD in MSFS different to the A/T ARM and do I need to turn that on/off seperately - (The Auto Pilot Gauge I use hasn't got a A/T ARM) ((I'm using the Lear 45 Auto Pilot))

So yeah, do I need to turn on /off the A/T ARM via a keystroke?? Or should this type of A/P gauge do it Automatically??

I hope I haven't confused you !!!!!

Any thoughts/Suggestions would be mostly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

SV2003

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Reply #1 - Mar 15^th, 2004 at 8:22pm

WebbPA Ex Member
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Some aircraft require autothrottle arming and some don't. The Lear 45 doesn't. If an aircraft it reqires A/T arming there is usually a switch on the A/P panel that says "A/T Arm". You have to turn that on before A/T will work, but I believe Shift+R will work, too.

If A/T is armed you shouldn't need to set your speed with FSNav - just plug in your desired speed and hit the SPD button.

When you turn off the AP the speed hold doesn't turn off - at least it doesn't in my sim so I assume that's normal. You have turn it off by hitting the SPD button again or Shift+R.

I have a .doc with all of the default keyboard commands. Send me a pm or email if you would like a copy.

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Reply #2 - Mar 15^th, 2004 at 8:29pm

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Thanks WebbPA

I've taken up on your offer and have sent an e-mail requesting the .doc.

I kind of figured I needed to turn off the A/T individually.

Thanks again

SV2003

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