1
Q
What three classifications of autopilot and what does each one do?
A
- Single Axis:
- Roll Only
- Double Axis:
- Hold heading and altitude
- Controls Roll and Pitch
- Triple Axis:
- Controls Roll, Pitch and Yaw
- Full power and stability managment
2
Q
What is a closed loop system?
A
A system in the autopilot that requires feed back to be activated
3
Q
What are the two functions of an autopilot?
A
- Stabalise
- Control the aircrafts flight path
4
Q
Flight path control functions include?
A
- Altitude Holding
- VOR and ILS tracking
- Speed Control
5
Q
What is a fail opporational system?
A
If one autopilot fails it will be voted out and shutdown, the approach can continue to run with the two remaining autopilots.
6
Q
What is a fail passive system?
A
Both autopilots will be disengaged leaving the aircraft trimmed in a state of fail passive.
