REFLECTOR: Autopilot servos

Geoff Gerhardt geoff at thegerhardts.com
Sat May 28 07:31:44 CDT 2011


Hi all,

I installed my pitch autopilot servo and powered up my Dynon Skyview to get
it calibrated.  The calibration process has you move the pitch to its
extremes to set the endpoints.  Once calibrated, it tests the servo.  I have
the Strong Pitch trim installed, so it takes quite a lot of force to
overcome the pitch trim (not sure if this is similar to the factory trim
system).  Only with my help on the stick can the autopilot servo go to the
extremes - is that normal?  Is it expected that the pilot will keep
adjusting the pitch while on AP so the servo doesn't have to work too hard?
 Or, should I put a longer lever arm on the servo to increase the torque it
can deliver?

Thanks.

Geoff
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