Rev: B
19
Vizion PMA Operation
TruTrak Doc: 167
5.3.
Normal Lateral Autopilot Modes
5.3.1.
Track Select Mode
The track select mode, or TRK mode, is the default lateral mode
that is activated when the autopilot is engaged. When the autopilot is
engaged it will synchronize to the track being flown at that time.
This mode allows the user to select a desired track for the autopilot
to fly. The selected track can be adjusted by rotating the
KNOB
.
1)
5° increments when rotating the
KNOB
.
2)
1° increments when pressing and rotating the
KNOB
.
To access the TRK mode from GPS NAV mode (see section 5.3.2)
or GPSS mode (see section 5.3.3), momentarily press and release the
MODE
button on the autopilot. Figure 5.3.1a shows the transition
from GPS NAV
mode to TRK
mode.
Momentarily press and release
MODE
Figure 5.3.1a
Figure 5.3.1b shows the autopilot in TRK mode and
SVS mode
(see section 5.4.1 for SVS mode).
Figure 5.3.1b
