Hi Guys. What ever I do I cannot remove the problem I have with the AP, which means I can only fly the C182 manually, not a very good situation.
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Reg Lees
Auto Pilot Malfuction
Re: Auto Pilot Malfuction
I have asked for more information about how you are operating the AP on your original post. I also provided some pointers on proper operation. Have you seen that response?
This is nothing like the stock FSX AP.
http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtop ... 21&t=63035
This is nothing like the stock FSX AP.
http://a2asimulations.com/forum/viewtop ... 21&t=63035
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Re: Auto Pilot Malfuction
Hi Chief. Thanks for your comments. For your information I have been flying the C182 since 2014 without a problem until a few months ago, when the problem occured during a flight with the AP working normally. To explain in detail what happens; pre-flight checks are made prior to take-off, after take-off climb to say 3000ft level off. If the AP is now activated the plane immediately goes into a steep climb and will continue to climb regardless of what action is taken with the AP, the only way to regain control is to dis-enable the AP. Hope this information is of some help.
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Re: Auto Pilot Malfuction
Hi.
It sounds like you are getting a run away elevator trim once a/p is engauged , did you notice if trim was moving in an apparent runaway nose up .
I had a similar experiance while in the B17 with the 91st bombgroup on a bombing mission over berlin , but my problem was due to a direct flak hit on my number 3 engine , taking out my horizon gauge vac source , quickly followed by runaway elevator trim , and i had too disengauge a/p retrim elevator and switch the vac to engine 2 to regain control .
What was your horzon gauge doing , had it failed , as this would cause a runaway trim .
regards alan.
It sounds like you are getting a run away elevator trim once a/p is engauged , did you notice if trim was moving in an apparent runaway nose up .
I had a similar experiance while in the B17 with the 91st bombgroup on a bombing mission over berlin , but my problem was due to a direct flak hit on my number 3 engine , taking out my horizon gauge vac source , quickly followed by runaway elevator trim , and i had too disengauge a/p retrim elevator and switch the vac to engine 2 to regain control .
What was your horzon gauge doing , had it failed , as this would cause a runaway trim .
regards alan.
Re: Auto Pilot Malfuction
Hi Reg Lees,
Have you tried the suggestions and tips from the other thread, Oracle427 has provided?
Cheerz,
Will
Have you tried the suggestions and tips from the other thread, Oracle427 has provided?
Cheerz,
Will
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Re: Auto Pilot Malfuction
Yeah, trim runaway does sound like a likely explanation. An FSX/P3D function which is known to cause this is the "Autothrottle enagage (TOGA)" command. Therefore, if you have a joystick button or key assigned to this and it's been activated, that could explain your problem.alan CXA651 wrote:It sounds like you are getting a run away elevator trim once a/p is engauged , did you notice if trim was moving in an apparent runaway nose up .
If you can less us know how you're engaging the autopilot (i.e. with a mouse click in the virtual cockpit or with a keyboard or hardware button press) it'll be helpful.
Thanks,
Nick
Re: Auto Pilot Malfuction
Hi Guys. AP back up and working. Following all the advise and comments I established that the problem was that the elevator would go into the 'UP Trim' position when the AP was engaged. I then decided to remove all previous saved flights, uninstall FXs key commands, shut down and then restart. I then checked if the problem still existed and found that the AP was working fine, I the reinstalled the FXs key commands, check and found no problems AP working find. Thanks for the advise, etc.
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Reg Lees
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Re: Auto Pilot Malfuction
Aha, good to hear. Happy flying in the virtual skies
thanks,
Lewis
thanks,
Lewis
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