Lsapilot Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 I have the Vizion autopilot. The POH and Vizion support says to only start the engine with the AP off when engaging the engine master switch which could send a sudden electrical impulse that could harm the AP. I cannot find an autopilot master switch in my CTLS. Is there one? I do have a button on the stick, but i'm told this only disengages the auto pilot not turn it off. How do I get around this problem. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Reply Report Edit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 The avionics master switch also switches the power for the autopilot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
207WF Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 You could pull its circuit breaker pre shut down and close it after startup as part of your routine. WF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Bill Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Just in case you aren't aware... There is a SKYVIEW SUPPLEMENT for the NEW VISION autopilot [not to be confused with the Digiflight II]. The manual that comes with the unit doesn't apply to the SKYVIEW system. Took me 2 frustrating days to find this out. You need to use the Supplement. Found here: http://www.trutrakap.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Vizion_SkyView-Supplement.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsapilot Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Thanks Bill. I'm aware of the supplement. It shows an autopilot master switch in the electrical diagram. That's what I'm looking for. I want to protect the AP when switching on the engine master switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsapilot Posted September 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Thanks Amabo. That solves my problem. Being as the auto pilot isn't on until the avionics switch, then when turning the engine master on there would be no harm to the auto pilot as the avionics has not been turned on yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted September 29, 2016 Report Share Posted September 29, 2016 Thanks Amabo. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anticept Posted September 30, 2016 Report Share Posted September 30, 2016 It's all good though. Judging from the fact that he/she copied some of the page html into the post inadvertently, I would say they are unaccustomed to using this forum. They did take the time to give thanks which is still a win! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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