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[[File:KAP140.jpg|KAP140 Two Axis with Preselect Altitude]] | [[File:KAP140.jpg|KAP140 Two Axis with Preselect Altitude]] | ||
Normally the autopilot boots as soon as the electrical system has power<ref>newer models simulate preflight checks, so it's not immediately available after power-on.</ref>. It is commonly wired to an electrical avionics bus and secured a dedicated breaker; if it stays dark, check power, avionics bus switches and the breaker. | |||
# To activate the autopilot in wings level (ROL) and vertical speed (VS) modes press the AP button<ref>hold for 0.25 seconds on newer models</ref>. The autopilot will try to keep the wings level by keeping the turn rate at zero. The autopilot will also try to maintain the vertical speed at activation. Use the UP and DN buttons to set the desired vertical speed. | # To activate the autopilot in wings level (ROL) and vertical speed (VS) modes press the AP button<ref>hold for 0.25 seconds on newer models</ref>. The autopilot will try to keep the wings level by keeping the turn rate at zero. The autopilot will also try to maintain the vertical speed at activation. Use the UP and DN buttons to set the desired vertical speed. | ||