Autopilot Options

Introduction

The real IFD does not contain an internal autopilot, but does interface with a variety of external autopilots. An autopilot can be configured in the IFD instrument to support this case, and should be used instead of the default MSFS autopilot when one is desired.

panel.xml Autopilot Configuration

<Autopilot>

Defines the configuration of an autopilot equipped in the aircraft that runs in the IFD instrument. This should only be defined on exactly one IFD when an autopilot is desired, or none if no autopilot is desired.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
Global	Yes	undefined

<Electric>

Defines the electricity supply for the autopilot. If defined, and the logic becomes false, the AP/FD modes will all be de-activated and the AP/FD disengaged. This may be used for purposes other than electrical logic if needed. If undefined the AP will be considered always powered (although the AP master status is still subject to the MSFS autopilot electrical configuration).

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Autopilot>	Yes	undefined

Content

A XML logic element.

<EnableBackCourse>

Defines whether a back-course localiser mode is available.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Autopilot>	Yes	true

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<EnableNavArming>

Defines whether the nav mode can be armed prior to activating, otherwise it will directly activate.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Autopilot>	Yes	true

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<IndependentFlightDirector>

Defines whether the flight director can be on indepdently of the autopilot.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Autopilot>	Yes	false

Content

Possible values:

• true
• false

<MaxBankAngle>

Defines the maximum bank angle used by the autopilot.

Properties

Scope	Optional	Default
<Autopilot>	Yes	25°

Content

A numeric value in degrees.