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Originally Posted by featheredprop (Post 915285)

Maybe he is afraid of looking bad by asking someone where he works . ??????

Manuals: For when you don't want to look like a jackass by asking a dumb question.:D

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Originally Posted by avi8 (Post 914530)

I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to do the autopilot test on the Saab 340B? I'm new to the airplane and when I went to test it, it would automatically disconnect. I engaged the autopilot, pressed both trim buttons on the yoke up and it would disconnect.

If I just engage it and not doing anything, it looks like it goes through a self test. Is this correct?

Thanks for your help!

The autopilot test on the Saab 340 goes like this:

In flight, connect the autopilot.

Does it fly better than you?

If yes, the autopilot is working fine.

If not, the autopilot is broken.

End of test.