190-01115-01 G3X™/G3X Touch™ Avionics Installation Manual
Rev. AV Page H-60
Pitch Gain
The Pitch Gain settings should be configured only after the pitch/roll servo max torque and servo gains
have been set per the preceding pages.
NOTE
It is important to verify proper autopilot response in PIT mode before proceeding to adjust
other autopilot pitch axis gains and modes (including ALT and VS modes).
The min/max airspeed fields set the min/max limits of autopilot vertical authority. The autopilot will
limit the pitch control to stay within the min/max airspeed limits.
The vertical speed gain is one of the most important gains in the system since it controls the behavior of
the VNAV, ALT, and VS modes and also largely determines how well the plane flies LPV and ILS
approaches.
The vertical speed gain is adjusted in a very similar manner to the pitch servo gain. Engage the autopilot
in ROL/VS modes in level flight (vertical speed approximately zero).
Adjust the vertical speed gain so the aircraft properly responds to the VS guidance from the flight
director.
1. Overpower the autopilot to fly away from the current flight director commanded vertical speed.
2. Release controls and monitor autopilot response and closure back to the commanded vertical
speed.
3. Set the vertical speed gain higher to make the autopilot more aggressive if it feels “lazy” or not as
responsive as desired.
4. Set the vertical speed gain lower to make the autopilot less aggressive if the control is too “harsh”
or more responsive than desired.
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