Glad it's getting sorted. This is very timely to me since I'm in phase 1 and have the autopilot setup in my future. Thanks for posting the whole situation, including the resolution.RESOLUTION:
OK, I heard back from Garmin after they reviewed all my data. Basically they said - Where on earth did you get 15% as a roll servo torque and proceeded to explain how to set up the AP and referred me to Appendix A for a full description. According to Appendix A, the torque should be set to the maximum acceptable torque value...meaning to me, it should be pretty hard to disconnect the AP by moving the stick.
As I've said before, I don't know how a 15% torque value got in there. The bottom line to me is...the AP is a very important system and should be reviewed after software updates to make sure nothing changed or that a fat finger mistake wasn't made.
Thank you G3xperts for reviewing my data and getting back to me so quickly. Garmin tech support is the best
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AutoPilot Scary Incident
- Thread starter mfleming
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NelsonME58
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RV8CH,
I noticed you have a GRT Sport EX installed. I was wondering if you are using the GRT AP servos and the internal AP? I’m trying to dial mine in and could use some sage advice.
Regards,
Mike N
Yes, I have the GRT servos driven by the EFIS Sport. I followed the instructions in the documentation here: https://grtavionics.com/product/grt-autopilot-servos/
Generally this system has worked very well, but I have one problem with the 180 degree ALT HLD that I need to sort out.
