REFLECTOR: BLUE MOUNTAIN AUTO PILOT

Tom Martino tmartino at troubleshooter.com
Tue Jun 12 10:45:49 CDT 2007


I have done that with no joy!  Thanks.


On 6/12/07 9:14 AM, "Tstockmn" <tstockmn at aol.com> wrote:

> I assume you are doing this on the ground.    Change the BP setting so the
> plane thinks it's at least 2000 AGL, other wise it will not engage.
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> In a message dated 06/09/07 21:12:48 Eastern Daylight Time,
> tmartino at troubleshooter.com writes:
>> 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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