Meggitt 60-2, Operating Handbook

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2nd Ed: Nov 01, 01 4-7
SYS 60-2 POH
NOTE: If the VOR needle is at full-scale deviation, the autopilot will
establish a 45º intercept angle to the desired course. As the aircraft
approaches the selected radial, the autopilot senses the closure
rate, and gradually, smoothly shallows the intercept angle. The
point at which this turn begins is variable, depending on the aircraft
position and closure rate to the radial. However, the turn will always
begin between 100% (full-scale) needle deflection and 20% of full-
scale. During the intercept sequence, the system operates in
maximum gain and sensitivity to needle position and can command
90% of a standard rate turn.
When the selected course is intercepted and the needle is within 15%
of centered, the CAP annunciator illuminates indicating course capture
and initiation of the tracking gain sequence. This high sensitivity level
is maintained for approximately 15 seconds while wind correction angle
is established. Turn rate capability is then reduced to 45% standard
turn rate (Capture/Soft Gain) identified by both the CAP and SOFT
annunciation's.