Bendix King KAP-140 Autopilot. AlliedSignal Two Axis/Altitude Preselect System in replacement of the default autopilot proposed for light aircrafts (Cessna, Baron, ... ) .
For FSX and FS2004, processing based on default FS 2004 Bendix-King AP.
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* WORKING LIKE THE REAL APPLIANCE WOULD BE A REAL STROKE OF LUCK ; - )) Please report all your comments, remarks, ..... *
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Please modify the aircraft.cfg file as follows for better results and if necessary :
[autopilot]
//...
default_pitch_mode=0 // line to be added if necessary
default_bank_mode=1 // (instead of 0) - line to be added if necessary
// use_no_default_bank=1 (or = 0 ?) add "//" at the beginning of that line or erase the whole line
// use_no_default_pitch=1 id
//...
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HOW DOES IT WORK in some words :
1. ON the ground
AP OFF : you take off and you are the boss
AP ON : FOLLOWING THE [Autopilot] DATA - as hereabove, = only wingleveler engaged
2. IN Flight
AP OFF : you stay the boss
AP ON : Direction : wingleveler engaged then push "HDG", "NAV", "APR", "REV" as usually
Climb : push "ALT" to capture the current altitude
then select the desired altitude with the round knob and then push "VS" to set the VSI with UP/Down buttons
To disengage all the process : push on "ALT"
3. APPROACH : "HDG" (and "ALT") is automatically disengaged when button "APP" (or "BC") is pushed and signal caught
4. Two red warnings : "T" would appear if failures in turn/heading process
"P" in case of trouble with pitch/vertical systems
Rem : a. After having disengaged ALT pay attention to the pitch trim level. Be ready to adjust it quickly (some trim gauges have a neutral autoselect option).
b. AP could be operated by another system as KAS altitude selector ! Disengage then engage it again by pushing AP.
c. Panic could occur if transferring in flight from an aircraft to another with AP engaged : Disengage then engage it again by pushing AP.
d. General usual failures would appear in case of trouble with electrical/avionics systems.
e. Problems :
- NOT operating "ARM" button - because not clear in my head ; - ))
- No testing button - maybe later
- ... waiting any reports
Unzip the "KAP_140.CAB" file in the general gauges folder of FSX or FS2004
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Settings in the panel.cfg file :
Size of the background is 491x126 pix that is a ratio of 3.9 like the default AP or the ADF appliance (real model seems to have a ratio of 4.02 )
In the panel.cfg file proceed like this:
Just replace the default AP by this KAP140. If adjustment is necessary - probably this formula will work :
gauge_i = Bendix_King_Radio!Bendix-King Radio TYPE, X, Y , W, H
gauge_i+1= KAP_140!KAP_140, X, Y+H+1, W, W / 3.9 (156 x 40)
or something like :
[Windowxx]
...
size_mm=156,308
...
gauge_i+...= KAP_140!KAP_140, X, Y+H+1, 156, 40 (=156/3.9)
As usual: enjoy it, copy it, give it, speak about it but don't make money with it !
Of course I would be happy if you are kind enough or just honest to inform me if you redistribute it - the more if you modify it.
If any trouble, complain or idea in your mind about this work - especially about the working of the gauge in comparison with the real instruments - please report it to :
pierre.fasseaux@skynet.be
www.fassapi.net
Pierre FASSEAUX
LIEGE BELGIUM
October 2008
