Autopilot OFF Function?

Is there any sort of special command/switch I need to use when turning Autopilot off?

Every time I use AP/ALT, after I turn it off I don't have the smooth control/flow of inputs I do before using it, even after going outside the AP limits. The pitch/roll inputs just really seem too "mechanical" after using it.

I know the Nosewheel steering command sets the AP reference, was wondering if anything "cleared" it I guess?

You have to turn the autopilot master switch off. It's the one on the very right of the autopilot panel

I do, both it and the ALT one yet it still feels like it's on, even after a full roll.

If the autopilot master is off, the the autopilot is disengaged entirely. Maybe it's a bug? Can you repdoduce it?

If you pull the AP off on the stick, (the handle) it also pops pitch and roll channel SAS off. Check it's not those being off that is making it feel odd.

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If the autopilot master is off, the the autopilot is disengaged entirely. Maybe it's a bug? Can you repdoduce it?

It does it every time I use AP/ALT (only mode I really use, going to check others today). Only way for me to clear that mechanical feel is to get out of the plane and start the mission again.

If you pull the AP off on the stick, (the handle) it also pops pitch and roll channel SAS off. Check it's not those being off that is making it feel odd.

 

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All stability control stays on. I'll double check it though again. As long as I don't use the AP, it's fine the entire flight time.

It's #7:

http://www.heatblur.se/F-14Manual/cockpit.html#afcs-control-panel

I have bound the AP Engage switch to the paddle switch of my warthog. That way, I can quickly trim the bird out, maintain a certain heading when working on the consoles and stuff like that.

If you pull the AP off on the stick, (the handle) it also pops pitch and roll channel SAS off. Check it's not those being off that is making it feel odd.

 

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If you're talking about that Autopilot Emergency Disconnect, that's the only thing I've found that will reset everything back to the pre-AP state.

If I reset the Engage switch alone, does nothing. Engage and Alt together? Nothing. But, after mapping that Emergency Disconnect to a command, I reset the P/R AFCS switches and it flies fine.

If you're talking about that Autopilot Emergency Disconnect, that's the only thing I've found that will reset everything back to the pre-AP state.

 

If I reset the Engage switch alone, does nothing. Engage and Alt together? Nothing. But, after mapping that Emergency Disconnect to a command, I reset the P/R AFCS switches and it flies fine.

This is very odd, for no one I fly with it works like that. Engage switch to off is enough. What stick do you use? Are you sure not any other input etc may set it back to on?

The behavior you describe is if the AP is engaged, (alt or not selected doesnt matter) but the AP reference button hasn't been pressed yet. The disconnect, as described, turns off engage and the pitch and roll SAS. This should not be needed. Furthermore, you should not have to reset them in order to regain normal control after disengaging it.

Since this is a standalone issue, I would suggest pilot or user error. (unless someone else has this as well?) Could you maybe report this using the bug report form, including everything, step by step, and preferably including video and track. I can take a deeper look then. Thank you.

I'll try to record it so you can see it step by step. There's no other inputs controlling pitch/roll or AP functions. I've found a way to clear it so I can fly normally, but I'll make it do it again. :)