Fair points. I think I knew that about Fifi once, but it had slipped my mind. I suppose an updated autopilot might make more sense in a restored airliner, at least if the goal was all-weather operation. But if it was going to be a fair-weather excursion flyer, then a Fifi-like arrangement (GPS but no autopilot) would make more sense. Side note - if A2A was ever to model Fifi in her current rig, I suspect there'd be some unhappy campers, what with the GTNs and all...CAPFlyer wrote:Maybe and that's why A2A gives more modern options. But it's still important to note that "FiFi" still doesn't have an autopilot, even with that fancy GTN and updated "six pack" to allow it to operate under IMC conditions. In fact, while it's IFR capable, unless something's changed recently, the CAF doesn't operate it IFR under any circumstance except emergencies.
Back on topic - just managed a fully successful test flight with the Sperry. A lot of fun, but in heavy turbulence, a lot of work - I think hand-flying might have been easier, at least today over DC.
Getting the hang of it, though. It definitely has some skill-building value... and entertainment value...