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Civil Aviation Flight University of China Autopilot 自动驾驶仪 Autopilot (AP) Civil Aviation Flight University of China The basic function of the autopilot is to control the flight of the aircraft and maintain it on a pre-determined path in space without any action being required by the pilot (Once the pilot has selected the appropriate control mode(s) of the autopilot.). Autopilot Civil Aviation Flight University of China Autopilot Components ? Autopilot Control The control function allows the pilot to engage and disengage the autopilot, and instruct it to follow selected ‘paths’ such as navigation tracks, climbs/descents, and specified altitudes. These ‘paths’ are normally referred to as modes. Figure 3.5 Civil Aviation Flight University of China ? Signal Processing The computing capabilities of autopilot systems have improved to the stage where a modern system can command virtually any flight path required. Provided it is within the performance capability of the aircraft. To satisfy various altitude and speed requirements, the signal processing function must be capable of varying the demanded control deflection to suit the situation. Autopilot Components Civil Aviation Flight University of China ? Signal Processing Control inputs needed to hold an ILS glidepath at low speed will be different to those needed to maintain altitude and heading whilst in the cruise at high Mach number. To meet these demands, the signal processing function of the AFCS must be suitably programmed and, in addition to providing an output signal to the controls to satisfy a selected mode (e.g. hold a selected altitude), the processor must constantly analyze inputs to see if the required values are being achieved. Autopilot Components Civil Aviation Flight University of China ? Signal Processing Sensing systems must provide inputs to the processor about deviati