New AF-5000 Pilots Guide Manual

[Lynnb]

Thanks for the response, are you already including the new version with your quick panels, or is there a release date? Kirk had mentioned you were working on something but didn't have any additional information to share, this was Feb of this year.

Lynn

Originally Posted by N402RH

• You can configure the ACM to not run the flaps over a set speed.
  
• The Autopilot power get wired to a separate power switch on the panel that you can shut off.
  
• The trim has runaway protection
  
• With the ACM-ECB you can turn off or reset any of the circuits.

Rob Hickman
Advanced Flight Systems Inc.

[N402RH]

Originally Posted by Lynnb

Thanks for the response, are you already including the new version with your quick panels, or is there a release date? Kirk had mentioned you were working on something but didn't have any additional information to share, this was Feb of this year.

Lynn

It will be an upgrade option on the Quick Panels, should be available in the next few months.

Rob Hickman
Advanced Flight Systems Inc.

[CharlieWaffles]

The manual states that the AutoPilot IAS mode only works with the Dynon AP servos. I have the older AFS Trutrak AP and the IAS worked in previous versions. Is this functionality gone now? I see the IAS button is still enabled on the recent flight of mine, but is this no longer supported?

[N402RH]

Originally Posted by CharlieWaffles

The manual states that the AutoPilot IAS mode only works with the Dynon AP servos. I have the older AFS Trutrak AP and the IAS worked in previous versions. Is this functionality gone now? I see the IAS button is still enabled on the recent flight of mine, but is this no longer supported?

The Trutrak AP does not directly support airspeed climbs, the EFIS will convert the desired Airspeed climb to vertical speed and send it to the AP. It works ok for most airplanes. The Dynon AP has an airspeed climb and descend mode that works a lot better.

Rob Hickman
Advanced Flight Systems Inc.

[CharlieWaffles]

Ah, that would explain the so-so experience with IAS climbs I've had.