Summary of autopilot steering modes (FAP-2000, FAP-3000)
Item
Set heading
Set radius
Radius control
Design before execution
Wind, current, etc. compensation
Needs a gyrocompass
Needs a log
Needs precise position-fixing equipment
Needs direct SOG/COG sensor
Heading
Radius
Control
Control
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
26. AUTOPILOT OPERATIONS
Program
Program
Heading
Track
Change
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
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