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KFC 230 AeroCruze Autopilot Pilot's Guide
89000019-001
Rev 2 May 2019
TAKEOFF AND CLIMB TO ASSIGNED
ALTITUDE
SCENARIO: FLY RUNWAY HEADING, MAINTAIN 3,500
1
Use the aircraft heading bug to select the initial heading (e.g., 080°)
and use the autopilot Altitude Selector knob to select the altitude
(3,500 feet) before departure.
2
Press the
TOGA
button. The aircraft defaults to GA and Roll mode,
and the
ALT HOLD
button is armed.
Figure 16 FD Before Takeoff, Steps 1-2
3
During the climb, press the
HDG
button. The flight director engages
in Heading mode, maintaining the selected heading (080°) and
current pitch attitude.
4
Above 400’ AGL, press the
AP
button.
5
Press the
VS
button. Current vertical speed (+1200) is captured.
Pitch is adjusted to maintain the selected vertical speed.
CAAUTOON:
Tn
VS
mode, power must be controlled with the
throttle/thrust lever to maintain an airspeed. Caution
must be exercised so as to not induce a stall.
Figure 17 Takeoff and Climb to Assigned Altitude, Step 3-5
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