Folks, hi!
Strange issue: the RXP GNS 530, combined with the a/p, is working flawless (although slow, which is normal) in the Comanche. However the a/p is complete ignoring the GNS on a similar track in the Cherokee.
Any clue what can be wrong?
Thx and regards, Willem
A/P is ignoring the RXP GNS 530
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Re: A/P is ignoring the RXP GNS 530
Hi Willem,
Please can you let us know which options are selected in the RXP settings for the GNS as these have changed a bit since the Cherokee's release. However, you should have "LinkVor = true" and I believe you may also need "LinkHsi = true" now too ("Connect GPS to HSI"). Basically, you'll need to confirm the GNS is deflecting the CDI needle on the VOR1 gauge before you look at autopilot operation itself.
If the VOR1 CDI is deflecting when in GPS mode, can you confirm which mode the autopilot is set to (it should be TRK HI or TRK LO) when following a GPS track.
However, please bear in mind the S-TEC System 30 autopilot doesn't have an intercept routine like the KAP 140 in the 172. This is because it's designed to track your existing course, but not steer the aircraft onto a new one.
This means that for anything other than very gentle turns in your flight plan, you'll have to switch to HD or ST mode to make the course change manually.
Thanks,
Nick
Please can you let us know which options are selected in the RXP settings for the GNS as these have changed a bit since the Cherokee's release. However, you should have "LinkVor = true" and I believe you may also need "LinkHsi = true" now too ("Connect GPS to HSI"). Basically, you'll need to confirm the GNS is deflecting the CDI needle on the VOR1 gauge before you look at autopilot operation itself.
If the VOR1 CDI is deflecting when in GPS mode, can you confirm which mode the autopilot is set to (it should be TRK HI or TRK LO) when following a GPS track.
However, please bear in mind the S-TEC System 30 autopilot doesn't have an intercept routine like the KAP 140 in the 172. This is because it's designed to track your existing course, but not steer the aircraft onto a new one.
This means that for anything other than very gentle turns in your flight plan, you'll have to switch to HD or ST mode to make the course change manually.
Thanks,
Nick
A2A Simulations Inc.
Re: A/P is ignoring the RXP GNS 530
Hi Nick, appreciate yr quick reply!
I've never played with the GNS settings earlier. Maybe silly: where to find the RXP GNS settings like 'Linkvor = true' etc..
And yep, I'm aware of the S-TEC vs. KAP 140 routines: totally different. What puzzles me is that the S-TEC/GNS30 in the Comanche is ok.
Thx., Willem
I've never played with the GNS settings earlier. Maybe silly: where to find the RXP GNS settings like 'Linkvor = true' etc..
And yep, I'm aware of the S-TEC vs. KAP 140 routines: totally different. What puzzles me is that the S-TEC/GNS30 in the Comanche is ok.
Thx., Willem
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Re: A/P is ignoring the RXP GNS 530
To access the settings menu for the RXP GNS Willem, you'll need to open the 2-D pop up panel by clicking on the screen in the VC and then place the top cursor at the top edge the 2-D panel then use shift and right click.
Cheers,
Nick
Cheers,
Nick
A2A Simulations Inc.
Re: A/P is ignoring the RXP GNS 530
Ok, thx again Nick.
Strange enough I never needed the GNS set-up before. Anyhow: activating 'Connect GPS to HSI' in the set-up did the trick.
Time to re-enjoy the Cherokee, in my humble opinion still A2A's very best!
Best regards and stay safe, Willem
Strange enough I never needed the GNS set-up before. Anyhow: activating 'Connect GPS to HSI' in the set-up did the trick.
Time to re-enjoy the Cherokee, in my humble opinion still A2A's very best!
Best regards and stay safe, Willem
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Re: A/P is ignoring the RXP GNS 530
Good to hear that did the trick Willem and thanks for confirming. I think this is a setting which wasn't needed when the Cherokee for P3Dv4 was originally released, but seems it is now. Anyway, happy flights!
Cheers,
Nick
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Nick
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