DCS AERGES MIRAGE F1, Flight Manual

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DCS: Mirage F1 Flight Manual Version 1.0
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3.7 AUTOPILOT
Operation
The autopilot is engaged by depressing the “PA” pushbutton while holding the autopilot disconnect trigger
depressed on the control stick grip.
The autopilot connects initially in basic functions (attitude hold) and PA illuminates.
The autopilot modes are:

Altitude Hold Mode (ALT)

Heading Hold Mode (CAP)

Localizer Mode (R)

Glide Slope Mode (G)
They are connected by pressing the corresponding pushbutton ALT (altitude), CAP (heading), R (runway)
or G (glide slope).
When passing through the transonic range the autopilot keeps connected, though it reverts to basic
functions.
Pressing the autopilot disengage lever or the PA pushbutton disengages the autopilot.
Pressing the autopilot disconnect trigger the autopilot reverts to basic functions.
The heading for the Heading Hold Mode is selected using the Heading Selection Knob in the right console,
and is displayed in the Navigation Indicator by the Selected Heading Index.
There is a test display unit that enables the pilot or ground personnel to test the flying aid and autopilot
interlocks.
Figure 3-42 Autopilot Control and Indicator Unit Figure 3-43 Autopilot Control and Indicator
Unit Test Button
1 AUTOPILOT PA BUTTON
2 AUTOPILOT ALT BUTTON
3 AUTOPILOT CAP BUTTON 4 AUTOPILOT R BUTTON
5 AUTOPILOT G BUTTON
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