Autopilot Question

[darrenkarp]

Hi all,

 

Is it possible for the autopilot to guide me to a waypoint? If so, what do I need to do?

 

Thanks

Darren

[159th_Viper]

If you mean the Autopilot fly you to a WP - No.

[Chris CDN]

Autopilot is only good for straight and level (ALT HDG), Altitude hold where you can maintain a certain degree of bank, but will remain at a constant altitude (ALT) and Path mode, which will allow you to hold wings level, but at a constant pitch (nose up or nose down. PATH mode).

 

There is no waypoint following mode, speed control, etc.

[bluepilot76]

Path mode will actuallly hold the pitch and bank that you have so is useful for setting up an orbit whilst yours heads down.

[redtail]

yeah ALT mode is very handy! I love setting up an orbit til I get things figured out with JTAC or whatever. As far as the Autopilot flying me to a waypoint, I'm glad it don't, I'd rather do that myself.

[bluepilot76]

woops yeah sorry, ALT mode is good for an orbit, whereas the PATH mode will maintain a nice descent or climb etc, at least untill you run out of altitude or speed that is.