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n616tb(at)btsapps.com
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 7:49 pm Post subject: Auto Pilot adjustment

Hi Listers,



When I installed the servo for my auto pilot (trio), I thought I had

neutralized the stick and the servo.  When I activate the unit during flight

the stick is moved to the left more than I would let it go.  I realize now

that I need to adjust the rod, but how does one get the stick in a neutral

(as in flight) position?  Is this going to be a trial and error situation?

For those that have done this, how is the best way to get the servo

connected. I would like to think I can engage it in level flight with the

heading set to my current heading and it will not try to turn me right away?

I at least think it should not more bank me more than a degree or two for

variation in the heading.

Thanks for any help

Tim

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ronlee(at)pcisys.net
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:09 pm Post subject: Auto Pilot adjustment

ON THE GROUND.... secure the ailerons in the neutral position.

Make any non-powered adjustments  and follow the Trio instructions.



Verify proper sensing of the servo (reverse or normal).  See the

instructions.  I know that it is genetically hard to do but sometimes

overcoming milenia of not reading instructions can be helpful.



Ron Lee



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n616tb(at)btsapps.com
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:24 pm Post subject: Auto Pilot adjustment

The main part of the question Ron was about where is neutral to a degree

accurate enough to set it in this position.  I know where neutral is when

flying, but don't know how to mark that for after I land.



Thanks for your comments; I did read the manual however.  Maybe a reread is

in order.



Tim



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n616tb(at)btsapps.com
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:43 pm Post subject: Auto Pilot adjustment

OK, I admit after re reading the trio instructions, all the info is there.

Thanks for setting me straight.



Tim

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seiders(at)bellsouth.net
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 6:11 am Post subject: Auto Pilot adjustment

Tim, as I recall if you set the servo arm to the desired position it 

will be stick neutral. What I found is that my trio does not work 

well with a Bendix GPS (89B). Trio told me there might be a problem 

with that gps so took their advice and use the course setting vs. gps.

GPS , in my case causes ap to hunt for the signal which creates a 

wandering from left to right, and back. Course setting works 

perfectly, and you can adjust 1 degree at a time to allow for wind 

diection effect.  I have used course settings on 200 mile legs and 

made only several adjustments depending on winds.

Dick RV6A



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Hi Listers,



When I installed the servo for my auto pilot (trio), I thought I had

neutralized the stick and the servo.  When I activate the unit during flight

the stick is moved to the left more than I would let it go.  I realize now

that I need to adjust the rod, but how does one get the stick in a neutral

(as in flight) position?  Is this going to be a trial and error situation?

For those that have done this, how is the best way to get the servo

connected. I would like to think I can engage it in level flight with the

heading set to my current heading and it will not try to turn me right away?

I at least think it should not more bank me more than a degree or two for

variation in the heading.

Thanks for any help

Tim

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