Autopilot Servo Installation, Configuration, and Calibration
SkyView System Installation Guide - Revision K 10-27
Figure 64–Altimeter and Altitude Bug
If excessive wandering is observed, increase the sensitivity level on the Pitch Axis
Sensitivity Adjust Page (SETUP MENU > AUTOPILOT SETUP > PITCH AXIS >
SENSITIVITY). If the autopilot control seems twitchy or aggressive, decrease the
sensitivity. All adjustments of sensitivity should be done in increments of 1 or 2,
allowing you to notice subtle changes in control.
After sensitivity is adjusted as well as it can be, PITCH GAIN may be gradually
increased if the airplane does not settle on altitude.
Initiate autopilot-controlled climbs and descents
Change the ALT bug to 500 feet above your current altitude.
1. Configure a joystick to control the altitude bug as enumerated in the How to Enter the
Joystick Function Menu Section of this guide. The label above the joystick should read
(ALT).
2. Turn the joystick either way until the altitude bug reads 500 feet above the current
altitude.
3. As soon as the altitude bug is changed, the autopilot begins changing the aircraft’s
altitude to follow.
4. Repeat this step, except set the altitude bug for 500 below the current altitude.
Verify pitch torque and sensitivity settings during climbs and descents
During an autopilot-controlled climb, observe the autopilot status indicator on the Top Bar as
you did earlier. If excessive slipping is observed (i.e., ) then increase the pitch
servo’s torque percentage. Repeat this verification in a descent.
Repeat the autopilot-controlled climbs, descents, and torque adjustments until the pitch axis
indicator on the Top Bar does not display a slip indication.
Continue performing autopilot-controlled climbs and descents, and observe the overall
behavior of the aircraft. If the aircraft oscillates in holds or overshoots as it reaches target
altitude, it is an indication that the pitch servo sensitivity needs to be increased. If, upon
reaching the target altitude the stick twitches excessively, it is an indication that the pitch servo
sensitivity needs to be decreased.
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