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Pro Pilot Operation and Installation Manual Trio Avionics Corporation Version 3.8

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 10Intercept Mode (INT) The intercept mode is used to intercept or regain the original flight plan track for some reason,

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 11Chapter 2 Vertical Navigation Overview (VNAV) The V NAV function of the Pro Pilot controls the pitch axis of the airc

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 12Vertical Climb/Descent The Pro Pilot also allows the pilot to select a desired climb or descent rate (i.e. VS (vertical

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 13Chapter 3 Control and Display Overview The control and display unit is designed to fit in a standard 3 1/8 inch instr

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 14H MODE and V MODE buttons The H MODE switch controls the selection of the TRK (track), CRS (course) and INT (intercept

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 15Roll (H NAV) & Pitch (V NAV) Servo Activation The H NAV and V NAV pushbuttons activate the roll and pitch servos,

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 16 The H MODE or V MODE button, when pressed, will change the arrow direction and transfer encoder control to the appropr

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 17commanded course to the left, while rotating the encoder clockwise alters commanded course to the right. (This is some

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 18Chapter 4 Preflight Power Up This section discusses what must be accomplished when “powering up” of the Pro Pilot, it

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 19Chapter 5 Information Fields Horizontal Navigation (H NAV) Pilot information for navigation is provided on a high con

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 2 Notice: This manual uses illustrations that generally show the Pro Pilot model that mounts in a standard 3-1/8” ro

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 20 No H MODE LEDs will be illuminated until valid GPS data is available. Normal Power Up Display, GPS Active On power up

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 21Cross Track Error Field (XTK) Cross Track Error Field (XTK) provides a distance measurement in miles, tenths and hundr

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 22Estimated Time En-route, HH:MM (ETE) The ETE (estimated time en-route) field shows the time to the current waypoint bas

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 23GPS Data Anomalies DIS? DIS? is displayed in this field whenever the maximum distance in the GPS data stream is greater

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 24Chapter 6 Horizontal Operation Track Mode (TRK) The track mode (TRK) is used to track a GPS flight plan or fly dir

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 25Intercept Boundary Variable distance depending on speed to allow smooth intercept XAutopilot flies INT mode to interc

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 26 NOTE: The INT mode cannot be entered if the XTK error is less than the computed intercept distance (IDS) from the desi

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 27Also note that there is a flashing “” diamond indicator present after the BTW label in the TRK mode. The TOP setting

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 28Chapter 7 Horizontal Flight Examples Flying to a Courseline (DTK) or GOTO Waypoint After takeoff, and at a safe altit

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 29 In such case, after approximately 7 seconds without signal the Pro Pilot displays the NO GPS message. Since the Pro P

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 3Table of Contents Pro Pilot Control Head Diagram ...

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 302. PCS mode (see page 31) is invoked by pressing and holding the Remote Servo Disconnect switch and manually flying th

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 31NOTE: While the pilot could have gone directly back to the TRK mode to get back on course, the INT mode provides a de

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 32Chapter 8 Vertical Operation Vertical Navigation (V NAV) Generally speaking, except for warnings and alerts, the di

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 33 To restore the display to presenting the H NAV information, press the H MODE button and the center arrow will reverse

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 34 While the climb (or descent) is underway the AS/VS LED will flash (unless otherwise configured on initial setup), prov

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 35Once the climb or descent is under way, the display will show the SET VS (Vertical Speed) screen. Here, the pilot may a

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 36In normal flight, unless remarkable barometric changes have been experienced, the inactive ALT SEL display should also

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 37Pausing the Climb Example During the climb to a destination altitude, a controller might ask the pilot to hold at a spe

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 38 Press the V MODE button to advance to the V MODE display. The first display screen will show an ALT HLD message.

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 39V NAV button. This engages the pitch servo and the aircraft will begin to climb. Quickly pressing the encoder knob wil

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 4Estimated Time En-route, HH:MM (ETE) ...

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 40NOTE: There is a provision in the CONFIGURATION menu to incorporate two separate remote disconnect buttons; one for th

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 41Chapter 9 GPSS and GPSV Operation GPSS and GPVS Defined GPSS and GPSV are acronyms for “GPS Steering” and “GPS Vertica

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 42Operation Using Certified WAAS GPS Receivers Certified panel mounted WAAS GPS receivers have proven accuracy that allow

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 43Approaches  The approach will normally begin with the Pro Pilot in the ALT HLD (Altitude Hold) mode, although the aut

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 44EFIS GPSS and GPSV Guidance Compatible EFIS systems provide an ARINC 429 data signal that enables the GPSS and GPSV fun

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 45The approach plate shows two possible initial approach fixes (IAF), GAYGE and ICUGA. There is an intermediate fix (IF)

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 46Chapter 10 Fuel Management System Operation The fuel management option for the Pro Pilot allows the pilot to view mul

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 47 The fifth press of the button will display FUEL RNG (Fuel Range) to advise the pilot how far the aircraft can fly (at

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 48Chapter 11 Configuration Menu The Pro Pilot provides a quick and easy method to set up certain parameters - some that

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 49 RESTORE DEFAULTS - Allows reset of both or either VNAV or LNAV factory settings  LED FLASH RATE – Choose FAST FLA

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 5Maximum Airspeed Setup...

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 50Maximum Airspeed Setup To enter set the MAXIMUM IAS SET selection, perform the following steps: 1. Enter the CONFIGUR

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 51as shown. To set the servo direction, perform the following steps: 1. Select the CONFIGURATION SETTINGS menus as de

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 52 NOTE: As a safeguard, the servo direction cannot be set while airborne. When airspeed or GPS groundspeed is present,

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 53Alternatively, if your cruise groundspeed is typically less than 150 knots, or if you do not mind the higher bank angle

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 54Care must be taken not to lower the deadband setting below a value that causes servo oscillation in-flight or during ra

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 55should be employed only when the user has an overriding need for separate control. The AP DISCONNECT MODE procedure is

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 56Once the cursor is visible, rotate the encoder knob to change the flash rate or select NO FLASH. Press the H MODE butt

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 57Chapter 12 Autopilot Preferences Menu The Preferences Settings menus are designed to allow setting of various paramete

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 58To enter the BACKLIGHT SET and DISPLAY BRT selections perform the following steps: 1. Enter the PREFERENCES SETTINGS

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 59The flight time counter measures actual flight time when the airspeed exceeds approximately 45 knots, as measured by th

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 6Trim Messages ...

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 60Vertical Trim Motor Speed / Direction If the option vertical trim has been purchased the Vertical Trim Speed and Direct

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 615. Press and release the H MODE button. The arrow will be placed at the LAS (low airspeed) setting field.  Set th

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 62Chapter 13 Fuel Preferences Menu Changing Fuel Levels When fuel is added to the tanks the pilot will use the PREFERENC

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 63However, because a number of factors in the fuel system installation can affect this, the K FACTOR may be calibrated to

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 64Changing Units (Gal or Liters) The GALS OR LITERS screen allows the user to set the units of fuel measurement to their

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 65 Chapter 14 Horizontal and Vertical Gain Horizontal Navigation Gain The response of the air

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 66Usually, an increase or decrease of 1 unit is sufficient to tune the CRS mode tracking to a particular aircraft and GPS

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 67Changing Vertical Navigation Gains To enter the VNAV GAIN SETS selection, perform the following steps: 1. Enter the PR

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 68Chapter 15 In Flight Adjustment of Horizontal Gain Setting Course Mode (CRS) Gain 1. With the H NAV servo on, select

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 69Setting Pull-In Gain Press the H MODE switch again to position the cursor adjacent to the PI (Pull-In) value. The PUL

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 7Pro Pilot Control Head Diagram On/Off Switch H NAV Servo On/Off V NAV Servo On/O

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 70Chapter 16 In Flight Adjustment of Vertical Gain Altitude Hold Gain Tuning To optimize the ALT HLD gain setting in y

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 71Chapter 17 Trim and Auto-Trim Autopilots love a well trimmed aircraft. If an airplane is out of trim, the autopilot

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 72Trim Motors The trim servo/motor is not provided by Trio as a part of the automatic trim system. It is usually specifi

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 73Chapter 18 The Servos Servo Installation and Setup The servo unit incorpor

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 74 You will mount the servo and pushrod so that the control surface is in a neutral position when the servo crank arm is

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 75Note: The controls must travel from control stop to control stop within the range of movement allowed by the servo sto

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 76The servo mounting location must be strong and rigid. If, for example, you need to mount the servo on the skin of an a

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 77Be sure that the rod end bearings never jam due to misalignment as the pushrod angle is varied by different combination

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 78Engage the servo by pressing the appropriate H NAV or V NAV switch. You should hear the solenoid operate inside the se

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 79IMPORTANT Prior to performing this step the system must be powered up for a full 5 minute period to allow the inertial

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 8Chapter 1 Horizontal Navigation Overview (HNAV) The H NAV function of the Pro Pilot controls the roll axis servo for a

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 80Chapter 19 Alerts, Warnings and Alarms The Pro Pilot employs a number of sensors to monitor proper operation in the c

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 81Chapter 20 Wiring Diagram

Chapter 21 ARINC 429 ARINC 429 WIRING It is recommended that the ARINC 429 and RS232 data lines be wired to the Pro Pilot through a 3 pole switch

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 83This diagram clearly shows that the ARINC connections to the EFIS are not connected when the backup GPS receiver is cho

Trio Pro Pilot Manual 3.8 9Track Mode (TRK) The track mode (TRK) is used for automatic tracking of a GPS flight plan. It is also is used to “GOTO”