A/P disconnect - stick or panel?

[pauldan181]

I have my TT disconnect/CWS button on the panel and don't like it there. I'm going to move it to the stick at the next condition inspection.

[eddieseve]

Definitely on the stick, if you feel like giving yourself a present there a some great vendors here that sell multifunction stick grips.

I am using the Tosten grip and really like it.

I chose to use the button on the front of stick under the press to talk, the button is recessed so it's harder to accidentally press.

Cheers

[Tbone]

Thanks for all the replies. I have sent a email to the manufacturer on their recommendation on what the options (locations) are if I want to install in the stick. I'm thinking in the front of the grip. Trigger-style.......!

[Airzen]

I decided against the stick. I plan to do lots of Aeros and do not want to engage autopilot accidentally by pressing the AP engage/disengage.

I know that you can power it on/off via Dynon or external power. But I just want to be extra sure.

[sf3543]

AP disco on the RV12 is between the throttle and choke (prop/mixture on the typical RV7) which is very convenient to get with your index finger If you need to.

[Bavafa]

Originally Posted by Airzen

I decided against the stick. I plan to do lots of Aeros and do not want to engage autopilot accidentally by pressing the AP engage/disengage.

I know that you can power it on/off via Dynon or external power. But I just want to be extra sure.

At least with the TT A/P you would need to keep pressing the GPSS button for a few seconds to get the A/P engagud. It is not a matter of a one push and the A/P turning to tracking.

[Airzen]

Originally Posted by Bavafa

At least with the TT A/P you would need to keep pressing the GPSS button for a few seconds to get the A/P engagud. It is not a matter of a one push and the A/P turning to tracking.

Fair enough. Though, I can easily see myself unknowingly pushing it for more than a few seconds, e.g. when pulling for a loop, or vertical for hammerhead or flying inverted. It was a risk not worth taking for me. One less thing to worry about.

[hudgin]

I vote for the stick. When you are half asleep and the auto-pilot starts going bananas you will naturally grab the stick. In such a scenario it is really difficult to put your finger on the button on the panel. Most autopilots I've flown the button turns off the A/P completely. I also like that.

[Sam Buchanan]

Red AP disconnect switch for the Trio Pro Pilot is located just above the throttle:



Very intuitive to find and can be pushed with my hand on the throttle either for disconnect or CWS.

[Bill_H]

AP Disconnect on the panel. SMOKE goes on the stick! Cause you don't want to take your hands off of either stick or throttle in formation to activate smoke. the arming switch for smoke can be on the panel.