Silly question about HDG

[markom]

Most aircraft I've flown (either virtually or irl) have autopilot function that sets the HDG bug on HSI to the current a/c heading. Is there such a thing in Hornet? I've tried what I believed were the obvious clicks and holds, but couldn't find it.

[Minsky]

14 minutes ago, markom said:

Most aircraft I've flown (either virtually or irl) have autopilot function that sets the HDG bug on HSI to the current a/c heading. Is there such a thing in Hornet?

Nope, you have to preselect it before engaging the HSEL.

Although it will maintain the current heading if you press A/P > ON/OFF with the bank angle less than 5 deg.

[Tusky]

hace 54 minutos, markom dijo:

Most aircraft I've flown (either virtually or irl) have autopilot function that sets the HDG bug on HSI to the current a/c heading. Is there such a thing in Hornet? I've tried what I believed were the obvious clicks and holds, but couldn't find it.

In addition to "click and hold", you can hold the switch until HSEL or CSEL apper on the UFC (depending if you wish to set heading or course); at that poinr you can input the desired heading/course using the numpad on the UFC and confirm with ENTER.

[markom]

3 hours ago, Tusky said:

In addition to "click and hold", you can hold the switch until HSEL or CSEL apper on the UFC (depending if you wish to set heading or course); at that poinr you can input the desired heading/course using the numpad on the UFC and confirm with ENTER.

Yeah, was I knew, but was looking for a slightly different behavior, which...

 

4 hours ago, Minsky said:

Although it will maintain the current heading if you press A/P > ON/OFF with the bank angle less than 5 deg.

... this may be close-enough to to be useful! Thanks!

Edited March 11, 2023 by markom

[Fresh]

Note that the HSI shows track up, not heading up. You'll see a thin line where the nose is pointing...