Autopilot for TF-51D, P-51D, Spitfire, P-47D and Mosquito - supports level flight and bank hold
### Installation
Extract the files fr om the zip-archive into your Saved Games\DCS[.variant_suffix]\Scripts folder.
When ready, in Saved Games\DCS[.variant_suffix]\Scripts you should see a folder 'FlightAssistant'.
Folder Saved Games\DCS[.variant_suffix]\Scripts\Hooks should contain FlightAssistantLoader.lua and maybe more files fr om other mods.
### Engaging The Autopilot
The autopilot can be engaged or disengaged by pressing a specific
sequence of buttons on the Radio Control Panel. After pressing a sequence to command the autopilot, the radio can
be switched to any channel again.
- To engage level flight, press: *channel D, channel C, channel B*
- To engage alt and bank angle hold, press: *channel D, channel C, channel A*
- To disengage, press: *channel D, channel C, channel D*
- Pressing the radio 'off' button will also disengage the autopilot
When engaged the autopilot takes control of the stick. Rudder and throttle are left for the pilot to trim and set.
This mod does not work in multiplayer sessions. Taking control of the plane in multiplayer is not allowed by DCS.
Known issue:
When the radio loses power, i.e. the radio indicator lights are out, the autopilot can only be operated by pressing the radio channel buttons or the radio off button using the mouse. Keyboard shortcuts have no effect when the radio has no power.
Change log:
Version 1.5 (Feb. 2024)
- added P-47D autopilot
Version 1.4 (Dec. 2023)
- fixed issue where operating radio buttons by keyboard shortcuts does not operate the autopilot
Version 1.3 (Dec. 2023)
- fixed Mosquito autopilot: autopilot would freeze after losing an engine
- added command to turn autopilot off by pressing the radio 'off' button
Version 1.2 (Dec. 2023)
- added Mosquito autopilot
Version 1.1 (Dec. 2023)
- fixed issue where autopilot would not work properly after restarting a mission
Version 1.0 (Nov. 2023):
- added Spitfire autopilot
Version 1_RC
- initial version
