Dynon D180 FlightDEK, Reference Manual

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5 Autopilot Operation
This section guides you through the indicators and operation of D180’s EFIS-based Autopilot (AP) and
AP74 Control Panel systems.
NOTE :
The J230 is very light and the AP servos are very responsive. The AP should be disengaged in
anything more than occasional light turbulence otherwise damage to the servos may occur.
5.1 EFIS AP Menu and Displays
AP information is displayed on the EFIS page.
5.1.1 EFIS AP Menu and Status
The AP status is displayed in the lower left of the
EFIS page. The left indicator displays the state of
the roll servo, and the right indicator displays the
state of the pitch servo.
The AP menu is available on the EFIS main
menu.
The BUGS menu is available under the AP menu.
5.1.2 Bugs Display
Whenever either the heading or altitude Bug is
toggled ON, its current value is displayed in the
lower right corner of the EFIS page.
In the example image, the heading bug is toggled
ON (i.e., displayed on the heading tape), but the
AP HDG mode is currently disengaged. The ALT
bug is set to 2250ft and the AP is currently
engaged.
5.1.3 Bugs Graphical Appearance
When the AP is not engaged for a given axis, the
respective BUG is hollow.
When the AP is engaged, the respective BUG
solid or filled in.