The following modes are provided in the KODIAK 100 installation of the
S-TEC 55X Autopilot:
Mode Task
Annunciation
on Computer
Roll Axis Control
Heading Mode Turn to heading
Hold heading
HDG
Navigation Mode Intercept and track:
VOR course
GPS course
NAV
Navigation
Approach Mode
LOC approach front course inbound
VOR approach inbound
NAV APR
Reverse Mode Outbound leg of VOR approach REV
Reverse Approach Mode LOC approach back course inbound REV APR
Navigation GPS Steering
Mode
GPS steer along course NAV GPSS
Pitch Axis Control
Altitude Hold Mode
Altitude Capture
Hold present altitude
Capture a selected altitude
ALT
ALT VS
Vertical Speed Mode Hold vertical speed VS
Glideslope Mode Intercept and track ILS glideslope GS
Electric Pitch Trim Reduce load on autopilot servos when
needed (a separate electric pitch trim servo
is installed and connected to the pitch trim
wheel)
TRIM
Yaw Axis Control
Yaw Damper Yaw damping function Switch position
Table 9.1-1 – Autopilot Modes