Other autopilot modes 6.5.1. emergency level mode, Gyro backup mode – TruTrak Vizion 380-385 Operation Manual User Manual
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6.5.
Other Autopilot Modes
6.5.1. Emergency Level Mode
This mode allows the autopilot to be engaged into track hold
mode and zero vertical speed mode from ANY attitude, with the
press
of
a
single
button.
Figure
6.5.1a
shows
the
display
when
the
Emergency
Level
Mode
is
engaged.
To
engage
the
Emergency
Level
mode,
press
the
AP
LEVEL
button
(if
equipped).
Figure 6.5.1a
6.5.2. Gyro Backup Mode
This mode is the lateral mode available when the RS232 signal
from
the
GPS
is
lost.
It
allows
selection
of
a
bank
angle
in
either
the
left
or
right
direction
up
to
30°
of
bank.
This
mode
is
essentially
a
wing
leveler.
Use
the
KNOB
to
select
the
desired
bank
angle.
Figure
6.5.2a
shows
the
gyro
backup
mode
screen.
Figure 6.5.2a
Altitude select, altitude hold, and vertical speed select modes are
still
accessible
when
no
GPS
signal
or
fix
is
available.
Figure
6.5.2b
shows
a
10
degree
left
bank
and
altitude
hold
at
7000
feet.
(see
section
6.4.2
for
ALT
HOLD)
Figure 6.5.2b