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(New page: {{stub}} thumb|270px|The autopilot setting dialog of FlightGear. An autopilot ('''AP''') is a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehi...) |
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The AP Settings dialog could be found at '''Autopilot > Autopiilot Settings'''. | The AP Settings dialog could be found at '''Autopilot > Autopiilot Settings'''. | ||
===Heading control=== | ===Heading control=== | ||
* '''Wings Level''': enable this to keep your plane horizontal. | * '''Wings Level''': enable this to keep your plane horizontal- ususally used at Go-Arounds. | ||
* '''Heading Bug:''' located on the compass rose of your instrument panel is a movable heading bug, the purple triangles that are pointing at your runways heading (283 for KSFO default). This bug is moved around the rose by setting the Heading Bug. The heading bug can be used several ways. When hand flying the aircraft turn the bug to your desired heading. This way you will have a constant visual reminder. If [[ATC|Air Traffic Control]] gives you a new heading move the heading bug to the new heading and you have your visual reminder. | * '''Heading Bug:''' located on the compass rose of your instrument panel is a movable heading bug, the purple triangles that are pointing at your runways heading (283 for KSFO default). This bug is moved around the rose by setting the Heading Bug. The heading bug can be used several ways. When hand flying the aircraft turn the bug to your desired heading. This way you will have a constant visual reminder. If [[ATC|Air Traffic Control]] gives you a new heading move the heading bug to the new heading and you have your visual reminder. | ||
* '''True Heading:''' your true heading as shown on the compass (of the [[Head-up display|HUD]]) and [[Multiplayer Howto|MP Map]]. | * '''True Heading:''' your true heading as shown on the compass (of the [[Head-up display|HUD]]) and [[Multiplayer Howto|MP Map]]. | ||
* '''NAV1 CDI Course:''' | * '''NAV1 CDI Course:''' used for VOR-by VOR flying like in old days and useed with [[ILS]]. | ||
===Velocity control=== | ===Velocity control=== | ||
* '''Speed with Throttle:''' speed will be regulated to the selected speed by controlling throttle. | * '''Speed with Throttle:''' speed will be regulated to the selected speed by controlling throttle. | ||
* '''Speed with Pitch:''' your plane will be pushed down or up to reach the selected speed. This can not be used during takeoff, landing or low altitude flights. Doing so could cause a crash. | * '''Speed with Pitch:''' your plane will be pushed down or up to reach the selected speed. This can not be used during takeoff, landing or low altitude flights. Doing so could cause a crash. | ||
===Pitch/Altitude control=== | ===Pitch/Altitude control=== | ||
* '''Vertical Speed:''' | * '''Vertical Speed:''' set the speed of vertical climb. Usually used as "feets per minute" | ||
* '''Pitch Hold:''' pitch degrees of your plane. Use a negative number to lower your nose. | * '''Pitch Hold:''' pitch degrees of your plane. Use a negative number to lower your nose. | ||
* '''AoA Hold:''' | * '''AoA Hold:''' The Ange of Attack describes the angle of the wings to direction of the circumfluent air. Very important then the ift of the wing depends on the AoA. A too high AoA let the aircraft stall. | ||
* '''Altitude Hold:''' the desired altitude of your plane in feet (FL1=100 ft, FL25=2500 ft etc.). | * '''Altitude Hold:''' the desired altitude of your plane in feet (FL1=100 ft, FL25=2500 ft etc.). | ||
* '''AGL Hold:''' | * '''AGL Hold:''' The Altitude about Ground Level. Usually the altitude is given about sea level. | ||
* '''NAV1 Glideslope:''' | * '''NAV1 Glideslope:''' The vertical slope which led the aircraft from the interception point down to Runway level-used only with [[ILS]]. | ||
==Route manager== | ==Route manager== | ||
TODO | TODO | ||