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Class: APPitchLvlDirector

Defined in: src/sdk/autopilot/directors/APPitchLvlDirector.ts:28

An autopilot director that generates flight director pitch commands to maintain zero vertical speed.

The director requires valid pitch and indicated vertical speed data to arm or activate.

Implements​

Constructors​

Constructor​

new APPitchLvlDirector(apValues, options?): APPitchLvlDirector

Defined in: src/sdk/autopilot/directors/APPitchLvlDirector.ts:55

Creates a new instance of APPitchLvlDirector.

Parameters​

ParameterTypeDescription
apValuesAPValuesAutopilot values from this director's parent autopilot.
options?Readonly<APPitchLvlDirectorOptions>Options with which to configure the director.

Returns​

APPitchLvlDirector

Properties​

apValues​

protected readonly apValues: APValues

Defined in: src/sdk/autopilot/directors/APPitchLvlDirector.ts:55

Autopilot values from this director's parent autopilot.


drivePitch()?​

optional drivePitch: (pitch, adjustForAoa?, adjustForVerticalWind?, rate?, maxNoseDownPitch?, maxNoseUpPitch?) => void

Defined in: src/sdk/autopilot/directors/APPitchLvlDirector.ts:42

A function used to drive the autopilot commanded pitch angle toward a desired value while optionally correcting for angle of attack and vertical wind.

Parameters​

ParameterType
pitchnumber
adjustForAoa?boolean
adjustForVerticalWind?boolean
rate?number
maxNoseDownPitch?number
maxNoseUpPitch?number

Returns​

void

Implementation of​

PlaneDirector.drivePitch


onActivate()?​

optional onActivate: () => void

Defined in: src/sdk/autopilot/directors/APPitchLvlDirector.ts:33

A callback called when this director is activated.

Returns​

void

Implementation of​

PlaneDirector.onActivate


onArm()?​

optional onArm: () => void

Defined in: src/sdk/autopilot/directors/APPitchLvlDirector.ts:36

A callback called when this director is armed.

Returns​

void

Implementation of​

PlaneDirector.onArm


onDeactivate()?​

optional onDeactivate: () => void

Defined in: src/sdk/autopilot/directors/APPitchLvlDirector.ts:39

A callback that is called when this director is deactivated.

Returns​

void

Implementation of​

PlaneDirector.onDeactivate


state​

state: DirectorState

Defined in: src/sdk/autopilot/directors/APPitchLvlDirector.ts:30

The current director state.

Implementation of​

PlaneDirector.state

Methods​

activate()​

activate(): void

Defined in: src/sdk/autopilot/directors/APPitchLvlDirector.ts:87

Activates this director.

Returns​

void

Implementation of​

PlaneDirector.activate


arm()​

arm(): void

Defined in: src/sdk/autopilot/directors/APPitchLvlDirector.ts:100

Arms this director.

Returns​

void

Implementation of​

PlaneDirector.arm


deactivate()​

deactivate(): void

Defined in: src/sdk/autopilot/directors/APPitchLvlDirector.ts:107

Deactivates this director.

Returns​

void

Implementation of​

PlaneDirector.deactivate


update()​

update(): void

Defined in: src/sdk/autopilot/directors/APPitchLvlDirector.ts:120

Updates this director.

Returns​

void

Implementation of​

PlaneDirector.update