Syd & Sandy wrote:
> Laurence Vanek wrote:
>> Spending some time flying one of my favorite planes & exploring AP 
>> functions.
>>
>> I note that when the FD & AP are engaged in HDG mode that the plane 
>> responds abruptly when changes are made with the HDG bug.  Not sure if 
>> real aircraft control system would respond this way.  Should this 
>> reaction be smoother/slower ?
>>
>>   
> Hi Laurence ,
> No it shouldn't be such a violent abrupt reaction , its a problem that 
> been around for awhile , not sure if anyone has found a way too smooth 
> this out ....
> and it also has to do with me not fully understanding the autopilot 
> parameters...
> I'll see what I can do ...
> Cheers,
> Syd
> 
Syd -

For kicks I took the c172p up for a ride to see how it behaves with AP 
engaged in HDG mode.  It responds much more smoothly to changes in HDG 
bug.  I think the FDM's are different between the two aircraft so I dont 
know if thats the reason or not.


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