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Autopilot Mode Controller KC-290
This is the final version of the autopilot (AP)
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Picture of the final autopilot (Mode Controller KC-290). The panel will
be assembled in the pedestal (the same way as the picture right.
Switches via Conrad.
My AP Panel designed with "Front panel
designer" and made by Schaeffer. |
Picture of the real KC-290 including the optional KC-291 Yaw
Mode Controller
Detail picture (real cockpit) of the KC-290
located in the pedestal |
Because I use PM GA-IFR with an LCD screen behind the
panel (Main Panel), I'm not
able to put the turning knobs near the gauges. Therefore I made a panel (placed in the radio stack) with the turning knobs. See picture
above (panel) and below (assembled in stack)
PCB
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Prototype
First I made a prototype version for this autopilot, see pictures
below.
prototype version for the KC-290
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prototype version for the KC-290
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Background / Description of the KC290
THE KC 290 MODE CONTROLLER provides pushbutton selection of all Flight
DirectorlAutopilot modes, plus Vertical Trim. This trim switch allows the pilot
to adjust the aircraft’s altitude or pitch attitude without disturbing the
selected Flight Director mode or disengaging the Autopilot. The Autopilot engage
switch engages all three axis of the Autopilot. The compact KC 290 unit can be
easily installed in panel or pedestal mount configurations.
 | Autopilot Mode Controller used in KFC-200 Flight Control System
| Serves as control unit for both flight director and autopilot
| Panel or pedestal-mounted
| Contains switches necessary to engage the flight director, engage the
autopilot, select the mode operation and to generate command signals to trim
the pitch axis
| -01 version has an autopilot Disconnect Alerter output to sound a two
second solid tone where the autopilot is disconnected |
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