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by jaustinmd
Fri Nov 03, 2023 8:44 pm
Forum: EFIS Systems
Topic: XTreme autopilot slow airspeed limit?
Replies: 1
Views: 3336

XTreme autopilot slow airspeed limit?

I have a Gen 1 XTreme EFIS with MGL servos in my Zenith STOL 750. I flew for a long time without slats and my cruise was about 80 kts and the AP did OK. Later, I installed the slats, bigger tires, etc., dropping my cruise to about 72 kts. With the AP engaged, it now banks back and forth and it is ve...
by jaustinmd
Wed Sep 23, 2020 1:07 pm
Forum: Technical - floobidust
Topic: Autopilot "Wallowing"
Replies: 7
Views: 6935

Autopilot "Wallowing"

I have the XTreme mini-EFIS driving the MGL servos for bank and pitch. Both in the "bugs" and "wpt" modes, my Zenith 750 STOL "wallows" or in other words, rolls left for a few seconds and then rolls right. It tracks the heading OK, but this "wallowing" is uncomfortable! It also holds altitude quite ...