Sling 4 TSi
Section 7
Pilot Operating Handbook
Aircraft and Systems
Document Number: DC-POH-001-X-F-3.0
Page | 7-34
Revision: 3.0
Date: 2021/07/14
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Autopilot System
The autopilot system is integrated into / with the EFIS unit.
The EFIS / autopilot inputs data from an electronic compass and AHRS.
With this, it controls two servos (one for pitch and one for roll), linked
to the aircraft control system.
Power to the servos is controlled via a switch labelled AUTOPILOT,
located at the instrument panel. This switch must be on for the
autopilot to have any effect.
The autopilot can be engaged by:
•
The autopilot engage / disengage button on the control sticks(s)
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Via the EFIS screen interface
The autopilot can be disengaged by:
•
The autopilot engage / disengage button on the control sticks(s).
•
Via the EFIS screen interface
•
A servo reports a slipping clutch or torque overdrive for 1 second,
i.e., the pilot overrides the autopilot via force in the control
column.
•
Removing power to the autopilot servos, at the isolating switch,
removing the ability of the controller to control the servos.
