| Flying Canuck |
04-13-2020 08:23 AM |
Here is what the SkyView HDX Pilots User Guide has to say about it.
Quote:
When the Autopilot is engaged, SkyView uses the indicator shown in the following figure to
denote that the aircraft has reached its maximum or minimum airspeed limits as configured
when the Autopilot was set up.
When either of these indications is displayed, the autopilot will not pull or push on the pitch
axis in a way that would exceed these limits. Instead, the Autopilot will actively pitch the
aircraft up or down to prevent exceeding the maximum airspeed or dropping below the
minimum airspeed. This may prevent the Autopilot from reaching its programmed targets, and
can even cause the Autopilot to maneuver contrary to its programmed targets in order to
remain within the allowed airspeed limits.
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It says nothing about this indication still appearing after the Autopilot has been disengaged. Nor does it mention that in some screen configurations it will obscure the ball. Now since disengaging the A/P leaves the FD on, it makes sense that this is not tied to the A/P but rather to the FD.
Most of my flights include some time on autopilot and I get this indication often, typically as I come in over the runway. The ball isn't particularly necessary then so it doesn't bother me. My recent encounter with this with slow flight maneuvering is concerning though.
I'll send something to Dynon as well. In the meanwhile, I'll be sure to turn off the FD during slow flight. |
