Would it be possible to get an autopilot 'pitch hold' clickspot ?

[Grol]

The autopilot doesn't have an altitude hold function but it does have a very welcome cheaty clickspot that toggles alt hold on and off, would it be possible to add an equally cheaty clickspot to toggle pitch hold on and off ? Would make climbing and descending so much less busy ...

Cheers

[Gabe777]

@grol Have you tried just activating the AP ?

That should hold current pitch and heading.

Expecting a CWS system is expecting a bit much though !

[Grol]

@gabe777 I personally wouldn't equate a clickspot to toggle pitch hold with a CWS system but we all play the game our own way, you do you :face_blowing_a_kiss:

Sorry for not waiting 3 months to post this but you know how it is.

[Gabe777]

@grol

Well that's exactly what it is.

Anything more than holding current pitch and wings level... achieved by activating AP (Press Z )... IS CWS.

i e. "Temporary disconnect of AP while you adjust pitch to then reactivate...."

[lilycrose]

To my knowledge, the single axis autopilot doesn't do anything to control pitch at all, and in my experiences with the Arrow and the Warrior there's no pitch control, which is a big reason I don't fly either one at this point, the pitch is so difficult to control I can't fly or enjoy the PA-28 airframe. Maybe after SU10 it will be better, but not holding my breath. It's nice they have the altitude hold clickspot, but getting to that altitude is a chore I don't enjoy.

[Cristi Neagu]

@katchaplin Have you tried... trimming?

[lilycrose]

@cristi-neagu yes