FMA Co-Pilot Briefing

New features in Co-Pilot™ version 2.2
Computer switches are active only in Setup Mode.
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The Co-Pilot™ Computer "reads" the positions of the four
configuration switches when you exit Setup Mode, then
stores their settings in memory. This assures that Co-Pilot™
operation won't be affected if the switches are accidentally
moved—either by hand or during a rough landing—at other
times.
Always check for correct control surface movements while
in Setup Mode (this assures the configuration switches are in
their proper positions).
Auto Trim control.
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In previous versions, Auto Trim was always on. With ver-
sion 2.2, you can choose whether Auto Trim is on or off.
Follow these guidelines:
Best for beginners: Auto Trim on. Take off with Co-
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Pilot™ on, and trim in the air with Co-Pilot™ on. With
Auto Trim on, the plane stays in trim when Co-Pilot™ is
turned off in the air.
Best for experts: Auto Trim off. Take off with Co-Pilot™
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off, and trim in the air with Co-Pilot™ off (since Auto
Trim is off, it has no effect on trim). After turning on Co-
Pilot™ for emergency recovery, don't trim, or you must
retrim when Co-Pilot™ is off.
To set Auto Trim:
1. As the last step in Setup Mode:
For Auto Trim on, turn "Throw" fully clockwise.
For Auto Trim off, turn "Throw" fully counterclockwise.
2. Exit Setup Mode. (The Co-Pilot™ Computer "reads" the
position of the "Throw" control to determine whether
Auto Trim should be on or off. It then stores this setting
in memory, and the "Throw" control returns to its normal
function.)
3. Reset "Throw" to the desired sensitivity.
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Co-Pilot™ briefing
November, 2003
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Tips
For consistent Co-Pilot™ operation, keep the Sensor win-
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dows clean. Look at the windows as part of your normal
pre-flight checks. If the windows are dirty, clean them with
alcohol and a cotton-tipped applicator.
Certain airplane designs require modifications to Co-Pilot™
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installation and setup. Typically, this would be a low or mid
wing plane, with a canopy and bottom exhaust. Instructions
for handling this design are provided on the other side of this
sheet.
Mounting the Sensor with Velcro® requires roughening the
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airplane's surface with sandpaper to assure the Velcro®
sticks securely. But maybe you don't want to roughen that
nice covering on your airplane. An alternative method uses a
small piece of trim sheet to protect the airplane's finish:
1. Cut a piece of self-adhesive trim sheet to about 1½"
square.
2. Roughen the trim piece with sandpaper, then clean it with
alcohol.
3. Using alcohol, clean the covering where you will be
mounting the Sensor. Let dry.
4. Peel the backing from the trim piece, then press it onto the
airplane's covering where the sensor will go.
5. Attach a 1¼" piece of "stiff" Velcro® to the trim piece on
the airplane.
6. Attach a 1¼" piece of "fuzzy" Velcro® to the bottom of
the Sensor.
7. Mount the Sensor by pressing the two pieces of Velcro to-
gether.
Later, if you no longer need Co-Pilot™ on this airplane, you
should be able to remove the trim piece to reveal the good-
as-new covering underneath.
Mount the Co-Pilot™ Computer in the fuselage using
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Velcro®. This makes a neat installation, while allowing you
to easily remove the Computer.