Re: [Flightgear-devel] Question: FLCH-Mode or How to decouple Throttles from target-speed?

2011-10-06 Thread Heiko Schulz
Hello Syd, I did a DESCEND/CLIMB mode for the b1900d autopilot , and a few others that i never did commit , but have to admit I'm not sure what you mean by decoupling the throttle ... is there a controller in the autopilot file that's taking control of the throttle at the same time ?My

Re: [Flightgear-devel] Question: FLCH-Mode or How to decouple Throttles from target-speed?

2011-10-06 Thread syd adams
Ok , i didnt realize autothrottle was taking over... and yes the CitationX has no autothrottle .Im in the process of fixing these issues.I probably borrowed an autopilot file to adapt for the Citation and didnt clean it up. I dont think I understood how the FLC mode worked at the time either , but

Re: [Flightgear-devel] Question: FLCH-Mode or How to decouple Throttles from target-speed?

2011-10-06 Thread Heiko Schulz
Hello Syd, Don't worry, don't get yourself into rush. I'm working on the Dornier Do328 TP/JET, which uses a version of the Autopilot System of the Citation X. At least the main functions are the same, that's why I noticed the issues. And digging into teaches me some new things. Thanks for your

[Flightgear-devel] Question: FLCH-Mode or How to decouple Throttles from target-speed?

2011-10-03 Thread Heiko Schulz
Hello, I'm looking for a way to create a correct FLCH-Mode for autopilots like it is used on the real Citation X or Dornier 328. Usually it works this way: Engaging this mode the AP will maintain the pitch to hold the current or selected airspeed. Maintaining throttle by the pilot will

Re: [Flightgear-devel] Question: FLCH-Mode or How to decouple Throttles from target-speed?

2011-10-03 Thread syd adams
I did a DESCEND/CLIMB mode for the b1900d autopilot , and a few others that i never did commit , but have to admit I'm not sure what you mean by decoupling the throttle ... is there a controller in the autopilot file that's taking control of the throttle at the same time ?My apologies if this