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Old April 13th 07, 01:43 PM posted to rec.aviation.ifr
Ron Rosenfeld
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Default Autopilot use during approach

On Fri, 13 Apr 2007 13:01:32 +0200, Thomas Borchert
wrote:

Ron,


I have seen vastly different accuracy on different installations in
different aircraft with the S-TEC 50. On our Tobago, it can be used
well on approaches down to 200 feet.


In my Mooney, I will occasionally allow my STEC50 to fly an approach, if
there is absolutely no turbulence and little change in the winds during
descent. Sometimes it even gets to DH/MDA still on the centerline! But
it's not unusual for it to get 1/2 to 3/4 scale off course.
Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)