"Ron Natalie" wrote:

Depends which model you have. The 20/30 will not intercept a course, just
hold it.

Yes, when I said "those S-Tec autopilots" I was referring specifically to
"those," the 20/30.


The more expensive ones in the line will intercept the course.

The KAP 140 is similar in many respects to the S-Tec 55. Actually the 55 is
a little nicer in several ways. I expect that the 55 would also require a
heading reference to support its intercept feature.

It seems like a heading reference might improve the ability of an autopilot
to maintain course precisely or at least reduce any tendency to weave or
hunt while bracketing the course. Would anyone with direct experience like
to offer a comparison?