REFLECTOR: BLUE MOUNTAIN AUTO PILOT

[Brett Ferrell]

It's probably your AP controller then.  My first AP controller was bad.

Brett

Tom Martino wrote:
> As part of the testing process, I had already set the altimeter to 2000 feet above my field elevation.
>
> I am wondering if it is more likely the AP control module or the EFIS data port. 
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "Andrew Ellzey" <ajlz72756 at yahoo.com>
> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Sent: 6/10/2007 2:49 AM
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: BLUE MOUNTAIN AUTO PILOT
>
> Tom,
>
> The auto pilot is designed not to let you engage the auto pilot on the 
> ground and will disengage at I think it is 500' AGL so that you can't fly a 
> ILS approach below minimums. Change your barro altitude to 500 to 800' AGL 
> and it should engage. Or at least that is what I have read on the reflector. 
> I have the BMA system, but I'm not that far yet with my install.
>
> Andy
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Tom Martino" <tmartino at troubleshooter.com>
> To: "Velocity List" <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 8:12 PM
> Subject: REFLECTOR: BLUE MOUNTAIN AUTO PILOT
>
>
>   
>> I know there are some V-drivers with BMA EFIS systems ... So any ideas?
>>
>> I tested my auto pilot exactly as the manual instructs. I also changed out
>> the Ethernet cable (yes, I used a crossover cable). I also checked to make
>> sure the AP disconnect pin was not grounded. In fact, I do not even use 
>> the
>> DB-15 encoder plug ... so the socket is dormant.
>>
>> Still the AP disengages immediately.
>>
>> I also checked my servos (with direct voltage) ... they work.
>>
>> In my opinion, there are only two other possibilities: A bad AP controller
>> or the serial port on EFIS is not sending correct data.
>>
>> What seems more likely?
>>
>>
>> Tom
>>
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