Auto-Pilot

Question 1

What are the controls within autopilot?

Answer 1

 Sensitivity.
 Rudder trim.
 Rudder factor.
 Rudder limits.
 Counter rudder.

Question 2

What are the different modes of Autopilot?

Answer 2

 Autopilot (Following a set heading)
 Track control (Follows a set course set by GPS or ECDIS), not all autopilots have this mode.

Question 4

What are the necessary routine checks?

Answer 4

 System test.
 Lamp test.
 Gyro feed input.
 Rudder control and feedback/ limits.

Question 5

What errors are associated with Autopilot?

Answer 5

 Gyro error.
 Speed log error.
 Human error .(Incorrect set-up)