General. MGL Avionics autopilot

General

This manual describes the integrated autopilot functionality built into MGL Avionics EFIS systems.

This functionality is available in MGL Avionics Xtreme, Enigma, Odyssey, Voyager and “iEFIS”

EFIS systems.

Autopilot support for Xtreme EFIS systems is not currently available but under development.

Autopilot abilities

External autopilot systems

External autopilot systems can be controlled via NMEA interface (RS232 serial port 2) or

ARINC 429 interface (GPSS steering).

Capabilities depend on the external autopilot system.

Internal autopilot systems

The internal autopilot system can be configured as 1, 2 or 3 axis system providing bank, pitch and yaw control in any combination coupled to the EFIS internal or external navigation sources.

Autopilot functionality

The current release of the MGL Avionics integrated autopilot provides a one, two or three axis system intended to control ailerons, rudder and elevator.

Most systems would install a servo connected to ailerons and a second servo connected to elevator. A third servo connected as Yaw stabilizer can be of advantage for some aircraft. The yaw stabilizer can be engaged independent of the remainder of the autopilot system.

It is possible to use an external autopilot connected to the EFIS and use the built in yaw stabilizer at the same time.

Autopilot navigation sources

Available navigation sources are dependent on the type of EFIS and its installation.

Horizontal navigation sources

Horizontal navigation sources include the following:

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Magnetic compass (heading)

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Magnetic or true track derived from a GPS

Track to a waypoint using GPS

Track derived from route waypoints and followed by means of a GPS

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