Re: KR> Inexpensive autopilot

2020-05-08 Thread Jeff York via KRnet
Interesting. While training for my IFR, we did a long cross country flight ( for fun and to pick up a family member ) we waited for bad weather to pass on the return trip home. We finally made a decision to go. I was of course PiC. Withing 10 minutes we flew into weather and I continued to hand fly

Re: KR> Inexpensive autopilot

2020-05-08 Thread Kayak via KRnet
Thanks Mike. You know, I didnt know that standard procedure was to turn it off in rough conditions. But my mindset was created as follows, when I bought that plane, i asked my EAA chapter president, and experienced builder aviator, about getting an electric horizon in case of an unexpected loss of

Re: KR> Inexpensive autopilot

2020-05-07 Thread Kayak via KRnet
this is cool. having installed a ~3500 trio autopilot in my avid flyer for a transcontinental ferry trip, (excellent product with lots of smart features), my first thought is whether this unit has enough authority. In other words, lets say you venture into stormy conditions and want this unit as a

Re: KR> Inexpensive autopilot

2020-05-04 Thread larry howell via KRnet
This is the auto pilot being talked about on the Thatcher talk group. It doesn’t attach to the ailerons or elevator, it attaches to small trim tabs added to elevator or ailerons. As talked about on the other group. Larry H > On May 4, 2020, at 7:23 PM, Mike Stirewalt via KRnet > wrote: > >