This plugin is simplified Autopilot emulator/Copilot analog. Plugin dont use the X-plane autopilot and himself manages flight controls.
Program modes: Hold mode a current Course/Constant rate turn. Hold mode a current Altitude/Vertical speed. Hold mode a current Air Speed.
Plugin is suitable for aircrafts not autopilot and GPS-navigation equipped or some situations when where you need quickly to transfer flight control to the co-pilot.
Also convenient to use only the hold air speed mode for everyone aircrafts not autothrottle equipped.
Since version 2.0, added navigation menu with the ability to fly along the route obtained from the GPS430/530, FMC, and also from the KLN-90b.
There is also a flight on VOR and ADF, and using autopilot Flight Directors.
Installation:
This plugin need FlyWithLua for working. Copy plugin file to [X-Plane folder]/Resources/plugins/FlyWithLua/Scripts.
After X-plane running you can assign a hot key to the plugin switch toggle. For this you need assign your key to "toggle" value in "autocopilot" category in "SETTINGS -> KEYBOARD". Here is the toggle interface switch.
Full Interface description and adjusting information in Readme.txt
If you have a problem in plugin or you have any suggestions, please contact me.
My theme on x-plane.org -
https://forums.x-plane.org/index.php?/files/file/37735-autocopilot/ You can assistance me there. I'll be grateful!
Have a safe flight!