Hello all.
I got Cherookee for some time now but this was actualy my First try of ILS aproach with autopilot. Forgive me on my ignorance but, I found out that Cherookee has lot of problems with precision following of course and he did not want to follow glidesloope at all. Now i maybe missiong some info here so maybe someone would be kind enough to fill me in. Is Cherokee capable to do full ILS landing on autopilot?
Cherooke AP glidesloope question
Re: Cherooke AP glidesloope question
No. Lateral Guidance only.TommyH wrote:Hello all.
I got Cherookee for some time now but this was actualy my First try of ILS aproach with autopilot. Forgive me on my ignorance but, I found out that Cherookee has lot of problems with precision following of course and he did not want to follow glidesloope at all. Now i maybe missiong some info here so maybe someone would be kind enough to fill me in. Is Cherokee capable to do full ILS landing on autopilot?
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Re: Cherooke AP glidesloope question
Hi Tommy
The simple autopilot is technically unable to follow the glideslope.
Cheers and Beers
Bill
The simple autopilot is technically unable to follow the glideslope.
Cheers and Beers
Bill
Re: Cherooke AP glidesloope question
AH I suspected so. Thanks. I guess I will stick with my PA44 then for IFR's thanks
Re: Cherooke AP glidesloope question
The Cherokee is perfectly capable flying IFR (as is the Comanche...equipped with the same AP), and flying approaches. True you must fly IAP by hand, but it is an easy plane to fly by hand. Try ILS by hand, it is much more rewarding than watching the AP do it. I always turn off the AP when I reach TOD, then fly the decent and approach. The Cherokee only goes 110kts or so, so you have plenty of time to figure out where you are and make adjustments.
Re: Cherooke AP glidesloope question
Also, the S-TEC in Cherokee is perfectly capable of accurately tracking the localizer if needed. You need to fly the capture phase in ST or HD mode, and when established switch to either TRK. I've flown tens of ILS approaches on AP (sometimes down to minima) in both Cherokee and Comanche with no issues.
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