I have a curious problem which I can't solve. When flying with all radios and autopilot powered on, every time I use the elevator trim button the autopilot automatically goes to autopilot control. I have searched everywhere to see how they are connected but with no luck. I was flying the A2A C182 but I believe this happens with most planes. I am using a PFC yoke and control console.
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Tom
A2A C182 autopilot/trim problem
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Re: A2A C182 autopilot/trim problem
Tom,
It sounds a lot like you've got a control conflict somewhere, and that the button you've got assigned to elevator trim is also sending a command to engage the autopilot (e.g. the default "z" command, or via the A2A input configurator or FSUIPC).
Under normal conditions, manual trim inputs should actually cause the autopilot to disengage if it's already connected.
Thanks,
Nick
It sounds a lot like you've got a control conflict somewhere, and that the button you've got assigned to elevator trim is also sending a command to engage the autopilot (e.g. the default "z" command, or via the A2A input configurator or FSUIPC).
Under normal conditions, manual trim inputs should actually cause the autopilot to disengage if it's already connected.
Thanks,
Nick
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Re: A2A C182 autopilot/trim problem
Hello,
Yes it does sound like you have a control issue somewhere in the sim, with a simple double mapping/mis-mapping of a control.
thanks,
Lewis
Yes it does sound like you have a control issue somewhere in the sim, with a simple double mapping/mis-mapping of a control.
thanks,
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Re: A2A C182 autopilot/trim problem
I couldn't agree with you more on the double mapping. The problem is, how do I find it. I have searched every where I can think of but to no good.
Tom
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Re: A2A C182 autopilot/trim problem
Hello,
beSt bet is to first confirm it is with all aircraft, test a few default aircraft and see what happens.
thanks,
Lewis
beSt bet is to first confirm it is with all aircraft, test a few default aircraft and see what happens.
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Re: A2A C182 autopilot/trim problem
Lewis - A2A wrote:Hello,
bets bet is to first confirm it is with all aircraft, test a few default aircraft and see what happens.
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Lewis
Hi Lewis,
It appears to be only with the C172 & 182. I flew several other planes with no problem.
Tom
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Re: A2A C182 autopilot/trim problem
Tom,
In that case, did you check the relevant A2A input configurators for a conflicting entry under the "AP ON" function?
Thanks,
Nick
In that case, did you check the relevant A2A input configurators for a conflicting entry under the "AP ON" function?
Thanks,
Nick
Re: A2A C182 autopilot/trim problem
Nick,Nick M wrote:Tom,
In that case, did you check the relevant A2A input configurators for a conflicting entry under the "AP ON" function?
Thanks,
Nick
Could not find anything there either.
Tom
Re: A2A C182 autopilot/trim problem
Are you using FSUIPC for any control assignments?
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Re: A2A C182 autopilot/trim problem
Do you have anything mapped in the aircraft config, also as bobsk8 mentions are you using FSUIPC or other control software?
thanks,
Lewis
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