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Originally Posted by xpto
Hi all.
I'm having trouble using the autopilot in Ju 88A. I trim the airplane, adjust the directional gyro and desired heading (autopilot), turn the autopilot on and adjust autopilot left/right while on bombsight, level bombing. Then the airplane start to drift to some side. Is this normal or a bug as I heared?
Again, what's the autopilot mode 22? Thank you.
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Hi,
There is an autopilot mode 2. (I'm sure this is your question)
Mode 2 controls all three axis (including the trim). The artificial horizon is kept exactly centered, while the rudder keeps the intended course. This means you have no control over the elevator and the plane needs a specific speed to keep the altitude.
Because of the bug in the AP of the Ju88 you need the He111 to use this mode. The 111 needs about 300km/h for level flight. Mode 2 is ideal for level bombing with the bomb sight. The first step is to engage mode 2 and to use throttle until level flight is reached. Then you can change to the bomb position and enter the values. After this, the plane makes an very stable approach to the taget. You can change course with the AP and use the bombsight to drop the bombs.