Trio Avionics Pro Pilot - Intercept Mode (INT)

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 4.1
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Intercept Mode (INT)
The intercept mode is used to intercept or regain the original flight plan track for some reason, such as
when you have flown some distance from your intended flight plan and wish to return to it.
In both the CRS and INT mode, the ground track heading may be changed by rotating the encoder knob
or using the PCS steering mode of operation.
 In the Course (CRS) mode, rotating the encoder clockwise causes a course change to the right.
Counterclockwise rotation will cause a course change to the left. The course will change by 1
degree per “click” of the encoder, or, if rotated briskly, will change the course by several degrees
during rotation
 In the Intercept (INT) mode, the intercept angle to the original track may also be changed by
rotating the encoder. The intercept angle will change in the direction that the encoder is rotated
(as above). The Pro Pilot will automatically switch from the INT mode to the TRK mode as it
crosses the intercept boundary.
Intercept Boundary
Variable distance, depending on speed, to allow smooth intercept
X
A
utopilot flies INT mode to intercept GPS course
A
s the aircraft nears the GPS course line the
autopilot automatically switches to TRK
WPT WPT
GPS course line
X
A
utopilot flies INT