BayTower RV, Autopilot?

[ryanbatc]

Is there an autopilot in the baytower rv7?

 

[ryanbatc]

Oops I see on the beta site it does have a basic one, that's all I need.

Does it or will it be able to integrate with the RXP GNS430W (preferably because that's the one I own) with 3d bezel or if not does the 530w integrate?

 

[Roger]

The best place to ask would be on their forum.

 

[Anneke]

I have the RV-7 and it does have an autopilot, quite an interesting one too, not so basic actually, rather finicky I would say. It does have some interesting options as to how climb and pitch are implemented in a non standard way.
Moreover it works well with the GPS and also with the RXP retrofit. It does have GPSS steering, so you can actually perform the horizontal parts of procedures. It does not have perform, at least I thought, the approach phase of the procedures.

 

[dmaher]

I have the RV-7 and it does have an autopilot, quite an interesting one too, not so basic actually, rather finicky I would say. It does have some interesting options as to how climb and pitch are implemented in a non standard way.
Moreover it works well with the GPS and also with the RXP retrofit. It does have GPSS steering, so you can actually perform the horizontal parts of procedures. It does not have perform, at least I thought, the approach phase of the procedures.

I can add a bit to that
If you've retrofitted an RXPGNS530 WAAS you can actually do coupled </SPAN></SPAN>LPV approaches.</SPAN></SPAN>
But it’s the RV7's default GPS that cannot do LPV - it's not WAAS….so be aware of that.
There is an RV config option (default-on) that allows the AP to track an ILS glide slope as well.
So there is still an option for a coupled approach.</SPAN></SPAN>
This is something a real DFIIVS cannot do, so a purist might want to turn this option off </SPAN></SPAN>
Setting up a coupled approach takes a few steps; DFIIVS’s own user guide has an outline.</SPAN></SPAN>
Unfortunately the GNS430 won't fit in the panel because of its screen proportions.
It’s a fair comment that the AP can be finicky at times.</SPAN>
The AP uses a custom feedback controller for its vertical modes.</SPAN>
This controller will be tuned a bit further…it’s best if it’s the last step of beta </SPAN>

Cheers,
Danny

</SPAN></SPAN>This is the DFIIVS userGuide...from TruTrak's site.
http://www.trutrakflightsystems.com/documents/DigiflightIIOperatingManual.pdf

 

[ryanbatc]

I can add a bit to that
If you've retrofitted an RXPGNS530 WAAS you can actually do coupled LPV approaches.
But it’s the RV7's default GPS that cannot do LPV - it's not WAAS….so be aware of that.
There is an RV config option (default-on) that allows the AP to track an ILS glide slope as well.
So there is still an option for a coupled approach.
This is something a real DFIIVS cannot do, so a purist might want to turn this option off
Setting up a coupled approach takes a few steps; DFIIVS’s own user guide has an outline.
Unfortunately the GNS430 won't fit in the panel because of its screen proportions.
It’s a fair comment that the AP can be finicky at times.
The AP uses a custom feedback controller for its vertical modes.
This controller will be tuned a bit further…it’s best if it’s the last step of beta

Cheers,
Danny

This is the DFIIVS userGuide...from TruTrak's site.
http://www.trutrakflightsystems.com/documents/DigiflightIIOperatingManual.pdf

Thanks Dan...

in a nutshell, neat little autopilot, gns530w spots and clickspots work only with registered fsuipc, but no 430w spot....

Hmmm, I don't have the 530 but many of the planes I fly have integration for it