FlightSim Developers
KFC 225 Autopilot
Pilot Handbook
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For use with Microsoft Flight Simulator only. Not to be used in real world aviation.
3. Terminology
AP Master Key
Fig. 1a, #2. Toggles between Active and Standby modes. Autopilot will
only control the aircraft in Active Mode. Key will illuminate when in
Active Mode.
Active Mode
Indicates that the autopilot is in control of the aircraft's control surfaces, either by
control servos (Servo Control Modes) or by trim control motors (Fixed Trim Modes).
Altitude Preselect Mode
Aircraft is configured to seek and maintain a preselected (indicated) altitude, in
feet.
AP Servo Annunciator
Annunciator that illuminates when one of the Servo Control Modes is
active.
Back Course
A runway approach where the HSI needle is set to the outbound rather than the
inbound track, for the aircraft to fly in the opposite direction of the runway.
CDI Indicator
Course Deviation Indicator - an avionics instrument used in aircraft navigation to
determine an aircraft's lateral position in relation to a track. If the location of the
aircraft is to the left of course, the needle deflects to the right, and vice versa.
Control Center
Utility for configuring your FlightSim Developers Bendix King radios and autopilot in
your specific Flight Simulator panels. You can find it within your Flight Simulator
directory structure in the folder:
FlightSim Developers\Bendix King\Control Center.exe
Course Mode
Servo Controlled Mode for the autopilot roll axis. Sets a microprocessor defined
course heading, determined by the HSI/Gyro heading bug, in HDG Mode, or by data
input from the NAV radio in NAV, APR or REV modes.
Dutch Roll
A type of aircraft motion, consisting of an out-of-phase combination of "tail-
wagging" and rocking from side to side. This yaw-roll is an indication of poor
directional stability, introducing a sideslip into the relative wind in the direction of
the rolling motion. Dutch Roll can be excited by any use of aileron or rudder.
Fixed Trim Modes
Autopilot will configure the aircraft in a Roll Mode and/or pitch, until instructed
otherwise.
Front Course
A runway approach where the HSI needle is set to the inbound track (runway
heading) for aircraft final approach
Omnibearing Selector (OBS)
A device capable of being set manually to any desired omnibearing, or its
reciprocal, to control a course-line deviation indicator. Also known as radial selector.
Roll Axis
Aileron and rudder control. Rotation along the longitudinal axis (nose to tail) of the
aircraft.
Roll Axis Function Keys
Keys used in Course
Mode:
Roll Mode
Autopilot is configured to maintain a fixed roll, in degrees, until instructed
otherwise.
Servo Control Modes
Autopilot will configure the aircraft in Course Mode and/or Altitude Preselect Mode.
Standby Mode
Allows change of settings and control parameters, but the autopilot will take no
action until the AP Master Key is pressed ON.
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