Do any of these AP's available for experimentals track GS/LOC?
I looked briefly at the major brands but didn't see any mention of it, am I blind?
Yes......if you have the proper nav equipment.
Check with TruTrak and Trio Avionics for details.
Our Sorcerer will couple to a glideslope and track a localizer. Also, out EFIS AP IV will do it when connected to an SL30, or 430 with our TS-43 Arinc module.
I believe the Trio Pro Pilot will couple to the Garmin 430/530 and SL30 via the ARINC interface built into the autopilot. But give Jerry at Trio a call to get details.
I believe the Trio Pro Pilot will couple to the Garmin 430/530 and SL30 via the ARINC interface built into the autopilot. But give Jerry at Trio a call to get details.
Do any of these AP's available for experimentals track GS/LOC?
I looked briefly at the major brands but didn't see any mention of it, am I blind?
Just as an FYI, ILS is receding and GPS is growing, with GPS precision approaches now available more places than ILS and usually available anywhere having an ILS.
If you just have to fly the ILS, with most of the autopilots you can dial in a ground track in degrees (making adjustments as needed) and dial in a descent rate. 400-600fpm will usually nail the ILS depending on your airplane and winds. With a good EFIS, just fly the GPS to intercept the ILS then "steer" using the course and vertical speed selects - it's a piece of cake and works no matter what the winds.