A new KAP140 AP (light A/C) - Beta testers needed

[Den Dee]

Tired of a 5-years-old-suitable gameboy-like M$ default autopilot? Here is your option : )

Following the quite discouraging (TBH) zero reaction to my previous post on releasing the B/K ADF (doesn't anyone use those
anymore? it's a replacement for the default ADF for Petes sake, and a good one at that), I nevertheless push on with my second
release, the KAP 140 autopilot. This is also a replacement for the poorly implemented default KAP 140 (or rather a bad parody on one) by
M$.

The one and only feature:

- True-to-real-life operation. A link to a RL manual is included with the package. Please read the readme.

Breakdown (the most prominent features distinguishing this from default M$ autopilot):

- proper VS hold and ALT hold with vertical "slew" buttions fully functional for both modes
- proper integrated altitude alerter
- armed mode, becomes active upon successful intercept
- safety features upon aborting APR mode

As the project grows beyond my time and effort capabilitites, I hope the community finds a bit of time to test this, helping me to polish the
thing before release. It is functional, and I've tested it as far as I could, but GPS modes are still quirky, and I need a second (or rather, a
thousands) check on non-gps modes as well.

I have considerable reservations that I will be met with the same wall of silence I recieved the last time. I am still at a loss as to what had
happened. Are the holidays over? Have there been some developments I don't know about? Did I said something wrong? So, if you don't
feel like testing the gauge, at least tell me what came down. Thank you.

The file itself can be downloaded here:

http://dionissimus.googlepages.com/den_radio_v1.1.rar



Post Edited ( 08-01-08 17:36 )

[Joeflyer]

Sir Den, from my side of the world I have not been able to spend any time looking at the goodies you have provided, as I am still in the
midst of re-installing add-ons to FS9, testing them out, defragging the HD,etc,etc. I hope to look at them soon, however I, for one,
appreciate your efforts

[Den Dee]

I have never doubted you, noble Sir Joe, for I know your quests demand dedication beyond noticing the forum. I still do express my deep
gratitude (together with a good deal of pleasant surprise) for the fact that you took notice : ) Never has it crossed my mind to derive real-
world pilots of their well-deserved rest (and ignorance of my posts). So, the more happy I am to hear from you. : )

[MonsterCheese]

I would help but I'm not a fan of light a/c and I like a simple autopilot that gets me where I'm going =D