Flying a 172 with Autopilot?

Yes.
I used it all the time when in actual IMC as a work saver and safety
improver. It could be coupled in to the NAV1 CDI and that then could be
switched to GPS or a VOR. It was nic eon the R and S model as there is
GPS steering and I could watch the plane fly it self onto course.

On my plane, a Warrior, I have an older version of an autopilot without
GPS steering but I have a LOC-BC setting that makes flying those
approaches a little easier.

then on any long flight it is just nice to be able to set a heading and
relax a little. My friend has altitude hold on his plane. I do not like
it as much as I can trim the plane and hold alitude better than the AP can.

Scott
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Scott F. Migaldi
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N8116B

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VE5JL wrote:
Is there any one here flying a 172 using an autopilot?

I think on longer flights (3+ hours) and autopilot would be an advantage,
however there are some in the old school that think it is not necessary.

I'd like some opinions.

thx

Joe


http://www.ve5jl.com




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