BendixKing KFC 500 - Manual (Page 31)

Operational Examples
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Navigation Coupling
1. Select the desired navigation source on the EHSI.
2. Use the CRS knob to select the course to be tracked. (If coupling to
GPS/LORAN in AUTOLEG operation COURSE selection is automatic.
3. Heading mode may be engaged to provide intercept guidance to the
selected course. Based on course and distance, choose a heading that pro-
vides an adequate intercept.
4. Depress the NAV push button on the mode select panel. The flight direc-
tor will then be armed to capture the selected course when the capture criteria
is satisfied.
Approach Coupling
1. Select the desired navigation source on the EHSI.
2. Use the CRS knob to select the course to be tracked.
3. Heading mode may be engaged to provide intercept guidance to the
selected course. Based on course and distance, choose a heading that pro-
vides an adequate intercept.
4. Depress the APR push button on the mode select panel. The flight direc-
tor will then be armed to capture the selected course when the capture criteria
is satisfied.
Yaw Force Trim Release
To reposition the pedals when the yaw axis is engaged, press and hold the
Yaw Force Trim Release switch. The yaw magnetic brake will disengage,
allowing free pedal movement. Autopilot operation in the pitch and roll axes
will not be disturbed (SCAS is annunciated). Upon release of the switch, the
yaw magnetic brake will re-engage, and the autopilot will command ball cen-
tered (if system does not include flight director - yaw axis will provide yaw
damping only).
NAV
☛
APR
☛
YAW
FORCE
TRIM
RELEASE