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UFCD – Autopilot menu
AP functions:
All autopilot functions are engaged by clicking on the functions button. Disengage I done
by clicking the button of a active AP function. A AP function is then active when a green
square is displayed on the top left corner of it's button.
AP function values:
To set autopilot values the "VALUE SET MODE" needs to be engaged be clicking the
appropriate button.
Then click the AP function to change. Now input the value and hit ENT. Don't forget to
disengage the "VALUE SET MODE" afterwards by clicking on it.
The "VALUE SET MODE" enables us to use the same AP buttons in two ways. First to
access the AP function (ON/OFF) and second for setting the value of a certain function.
So be sure that you "VALUE SET MODE" is OFF when you want to use the AP functions.
If "VALUE SET MODE" is active it's backlit green completely.
HOW STORE / SET AP FUNCTION VALUES:
In order to work properly the AP functions need appropriate values. Those can also be
set on the ground.
A THR → autothrottle value set example 250KIAS:
1. Engage "Value set mode" by clicking (green backlight active)
2. Click on "A THR", we set speed now
3. On the touch num keyboard click 2, then 5, then 0.
4. Click ENT Enter
5. Switch off "Value set mode" by clicking on it's button (green backlight off)
Now in the A THR button the speed of 250kts should be displayed
If you now engage the autothrottle by clicking A THR, the thrust is set to reach and
maintain 250knots indicated airspeed. Manual thrust inputs are ignored.
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