ATC with gear down for speed to AoA

[razorseal]

Hey guys,

 

I believe when the gear is down ATC will change sped to keep a constant AoA. I tried this and it doesn't seem to work for me... am I doing something wrong? Not implemented? I remember on the VRS F18-E this was modeled. I'm not sure if it's specific to the super hornet, or available for all F18s...

 

I would think, gear down, trim for on speed ATC on and that's it?

[Eaglewings]

ATC cannot be used effectively in PA mode (landing configuration) yet.

It still required work.

[TeeWee]

Hi,

does ATC only during approch makes sense? I think not. Autopilots are able to hold speed, altitude, heading but not the Angle of Attack.

 

What happens If the speed set maybe to 136 kts - every change of headwind component crosswind component- result in a permanent climb or descent of the aircraft.

 

greets

[Flamin_Squirrel]

Hey guys,

 

I believe when the gear is down ATC will change sped to keep a constant AoA. I tried this and it doesn't seem to work for me... am I doing something wrong? Not implemented? I remember on the VRS F18-E this was modeled. I'm not sure if it's specific to the super hornet, or available for all F18s...

 

I would think, gear down, trim for on speed ATC on and that's it?

 

IIRC ATC engages in approach mode with flaps out of up; gear position isn't relevant.

 

I believe it will hold IAS in approach, so no problem with wind.

 

AT during approach works nicely irl...

 

ATC hold IAS when flaps are up. When they're out of up, it'll hold AoA.

[RickJames]

Very nice THX

[Sandman1330]

It is supposed to hold on speed AoA. Right now it doesn’t as it is not implemented, but in about two weeks...