Custom Autopilot
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Hello all,
I have recently read about the new product line (Caravan and King Air, to start with). I said to myself, it's exactly what I have been dreaming about. I immediately downloaded the manuals in preparation for the purchase, I even "planned" my first flight, that passionate I become. By the way it is very professional that the manuals are included prior to purchase.
There is one thing I find disappointing, given the incredible level of detail put into these simulations: the necessity to use the HDG knob to fly the RNAV. It is fair play that it is clearly communicated to us, so that potential customers are aware of the limitation.
Nonetheless, I am wondering if a custom autopilot is planned so that this limitation is eventually overcome? Using the HDG knob ruins the overall - otherwise immaculate - picture and is the reason why I will not commit to the purchase just now. But if and when the autopilot (perhaps a custom one) will be able to fly the RNAV without the pilot having to manipulate the HDG bug, I will purchase these products.
I am hoping Nicholas is considering doing something about this current limitation, and hopefully will be able to implement this autopilot function. These amazing products do deserve all of the systems implemented to function accurately. Especially the "unique " RNAV which, to my knowledge, has not been modelled elsewhere, yet. The developer's passion shines through even after reading the beautiful and elegant manuals and I am optimistic that he will be able to find a solution, so that the autopilot will track the needles without manual adjustments.