We have a 2 axis Pictorial Auto Pilot installed in our fixed pitch RV-6 with an io360 and a Garmin 430
Today when flying, I had the Auto Pilot engaged (no ALT and no NAV). The Auto Pilot appeared to track the heading as expected.
I then attempted to twist the desired heading know 20-30 degrees right, just as a thermal bump hit the airplane and my hand fell off the hdg knob and knocked the Auto Pilot switch off.
Great
OK, I maintained heading and level unaccelerated flight while I turned the Auto Pilot back on. The heading reappeared. But now the Auto Pilot when engaged would not take command to follow the dialed in heading.
Additionally, I could not get the NAV mode to connect.
Is this normal behaviour when restarting the Pictorial Auto Pilot when airborne?
BTW, I just ordered a spring loaded switch gaurd for the auto pilot switch
Today when flying, I had the Auto Pilot engaged (no ALT and no NAV). The Auto Pilot appeared to track the heading as expected.
I then attempted to twist the desired heading know 20-30 degrees right, just as a thermal bump hit the airplane and my hand fell off the hdg knob and knocked the Auto Pilot switch off.
Great
OK, I maintained heading and level unaccelerated flight while I turned the Auto Pilot back on. The heading reappeared. But now the Auto Pilot when engaged would not take command to follow the dialed in heading.
Additionally, I could not get the NAV mode to connect.
Is this normal behaviour when restarting the Pictorial Auto Pilot when airborne?
BTW, I just ordered a spring loaded switch gaurd for the auto pilot switch