![]() If ( getprop("autopilot/KAP140/locks/roll-mode") = 0 ) false Autopilot Toggle / HDG mode toggle / PITCH mode / ALT mode /autopilot/CENTURYIII/controls/roll/button-state property-assign autopilot/CENTURYIII/controls/disconnect 1 /autopilot/CENTURYIII/controls/roll/button-state property-assign autopilot/CENTURYIII/controls/roll/button-on 1 nasal On startup, we need to figure out whether we are dealing with a Bendix KAP 140 or CENTURY III autopilot. Generally, it was attempted to have largely consistent bindings for the different autopilot types, but because they are operated quite differently, this was not entirely possible, and it was attempted to stay close to the mode of operation of the actual instruments. In the summary the code of all snippets is provided in one code box for convenience but you learn more if you consider each snippet in turn. You need to copy/paste both into your joystick bindings xml file. In the following snippets for each functionality are provided - usually one with the actual binding and some corresponding initialisation code (placed between nasal tags at the beginning of the script). (this happens to be suitable for the Thrustmaster T16000M but it can be adapted trivially to other button numbers by simply changing the button numbers in the snippets below). The example code provides a setup for six buttons arranged like this: ![]() However, it is planned to provide bindings for at least basic functions like AUTOPILOT OFF for other autopilot types in the future. Those were prioritised, as the more complex autopilots in jets usually have a dedicated GUI and therefore maybe less in need of joystick binding. ![]() Here, key bindings are provided for the Bendix/King KAP140 Autopilot (in the Cessna 172) and the CENTURY III Autopilot POH ( Seneca II). This is awkward if there is a need to change mode or turn off the autopilot quickly (at final stage of ILS landing, or if the autopilot does something silly).Įvery type of autopilot is operated quite differently, such that these keys only work for specific models. 3.4 Vertical mode pitch or vertical speed selectorīefore you start, read Input device and probably Writing Joystick Code: Part 1.Īutopilots are often very useful devices, but unfortunately the standard key bindings of Flightgear control the `magic autopilot' rather than the simulated real ones, and the only way to control popular GA autopilots is by clicking the corresponding buttons in the 3D-cockpit.
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