Autopilot Trainer Model APT-02

The autopilot trainer is laid out to provide a clear view of the entire system to the students. The autopilot servos are attached to sections of control surfaces to replicate the control surface movements of a real aircraft. The tilt/turn mechanism can effortlessly simulate various flight attitudes.

The trainer provides the students with a good understanding about the following:

• Operating principle of an autopilot
• How feedback signals are generated using gyro and absolute pressure transducer.
• Effect of sensor feedback signals on autopilot operation and control
• Operation of electrical servos
• Interaction between manual control and automatic flight control
• Characteristics of various autopilot modes of operation
• Troubleshooting various electrical faults in the autopilot system
• Mechanical linkages between autopilot servos and control surfaces
• Maintenance and rigging of the mechanical linkages in an autopilot system

A fault insertion panel allows the instructor to insert faults in the system to provide troubleshooting training to the students.