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* Elevator | * Elevator | ||
In the most recent versions (FlightGear release | In the most recent versions (FlightGear release 2025.1.1 and higher) there is a hidden crew "autopilot" system providing a virtual helmsman and elevator man. It can be activated by setting the properties | ||
/crew/helmsman/enabled | |||
/crew/elevatorman/enabled | |||
to 1 (e.g. using the property browser). The helmsman is directed by the heading bug on the magnetic compass while the target altitude for the elevator man is set by the property | to 1 (e.g. using the property browser). The helmsman is directed by the heading bug on the magnetic compass while the target altitude for the elevator man is set by the property | ||
/crew/elevatorman/altitude-cmd-ft | |||
Currently both channels use true references to guide their control rather than those provided by the aircraft instrumentation. | Currently both channels use true references to guide their control rather than those provided by the aircraft instrumentation. | ||