Autopilot (GF2)

Question 1

What are the engagement limits for the autopilot in the PC-21?

Answer 1

75º AoB and 50º Pitch

Question 2

What happens if the pilot presses down once on the AP button?

Answer 2

This engages the ROLL and PITCH modes, which effectively freezes the aircraft at its current attitude

Question 3

What does the AP HDG mode do when activated?

Answer 3

The aircraft slaves to the current heading bug position while holding the current altitude?

Question 4

What should (must) be completed before engaging the AP?

Answer 4

1. If HDG mode, slave the HDG Bug to the aircraft current heading
2. Confirm that the aircraft is trimmed out, stable and PWR is set

Question 5

When engaging Roll/pitch mode, what are your actions?

Answer 5

1. Press AP once,
2. Verify via PFD ROLL & PITCH are visible
3. Check for the asterisk on the HUD
4. Maintain monitoring of all performance parameters (PWR/IAS)
5. BPT take over

Question 6

When engaging the HDG mode, what are your actions?

Answer 6

1. Set the HDG bug
2. Press the HDG button
3. HDG green in PFD
4. Check A/C moves to HDG bug
5. Move HDG bug as required

Question 7

When engaging the ALT mode, what are your actions?

Answer 7

1. Press the ALT button
2. Confirm ALT is displayed in the PFD
3. Confirm aircraft is holding current heading

Question 8

What does the TCS button do?

Answer 8

The TCS button will allow the pilot flying to make adjustments from the aircraft current position effectively ‘pausing’ the AP until the TCS is released