AP disconnect on ILS finals
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I made 2 flights since latest update. One with F70 and one with F100. On both I used an ILS approach, and on both approaches the AP suddenly disconnected while on final. I have checked for any key binding issues but didnt find anything. Both disconnects occurred more or less at the same stage of the approach I believe, around the time the flaps 42 callout came and I was selecting full flaps.
Anybody else had this? Is there any particular limitation for AP use om approach? Or is that a bug or what could have triggered that? Any advise would be appreciated, many thanks !
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I'm not aware of any bugs, new or old, that'd be causing this. The only thing that comes to mind is the trim disconnect if sustained stab/elevator trim inputs by the pilot are detected, but presumably you aren't making any trim inputs?
Martyn - Development Manager
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I'm not aware of any bugs, new or old, that'd be causing this. The only thing that comes to mind is the trim disconnect if sustained stab/elevator trim inputs by the pilot are detected, but presumably you aren't making any trim inputs?
I was flying the RNP Y approach for RWY 06 into Vitória (SBVT) today. Right in the middle of the procedure, the autopilot suddenly disconnected completely on its own, without any input from my end. Immediately following this uncommanded disconnect, the aircraft aggressively pitched down into a severe nose dive.
We are already aware of the pitch-down tendency when manually disconnecting the AP for landing, but having the autopilot drop out uncommanded and instantly throw the nose down during an RNP procedure is a critical failure...
I caught this specific behavior on video, and you may watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhpcDVPt8Ak
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I had similar on my flight earlier to Manchester ILS 05R approach. Sudden disconnect of the autopilot.
