Trutrak Vizion Autopilot in a Cherokee | Review and Tutorial | LPV Approach |BendixKing Aerocruze100

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In flight thorough review and tutorial of the Trutrak PMA Vizion Autopilot for certified aircraft, also known as the BendixKing AeroCruze 100. I show you most of the features of the Trutrak PMA Vizion autopilot (now known as the BendixKing Aeroucruze 100) and how to use them in flight from Los Angeles to Apple Valley, CA in a Piper Cherokee 6. The Trutrak brings a digital autopilot to many models of certified aircraft at a price finally within reach for many aircraft owners.

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Typical costs for the Trutrak PMA Vision (BendixKing Aerocruze 100) are $4500-$5000 for the equipment and 25-35 hours install time depending on aircraft’s existing equipment. There are shops quoting flat rates of around $8000 for equipment plus labor. Shop around!

*portions of flight and ATC communications have been edited or omitted. I am not a CFI. not for training use. for entertainment only.

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00:35 - Intro
01:57 - Equipment Overview
02:45 - Avidyne GPS Connecitivity
03:08 - Aspen E5 and Garmin G5 integration
03:51 - Baro Sync
04:43- Taxi check/GPS Track and Connection Check
05:45 - Altitude Preselect
06:44 - Takeoff from KWHP Whiteman
07:23 - Autopilot Engage in Altitude Preselect mode
07:56 - Manual selection/adjustment of Track
08:38 - Adjusting Altitude Selection
08:55 - Control Wheel Steering (CWS) feature
09:52 - Trim Annunciator
10:35 - GPSS Mode
12:13 - GPS Course Intercept
13:00 - Avidyne Rubberband function/New Course Intercept
14:14 - Emergency Level Button
15:30 - Enaging and Disengaging the autopilot
15:51 - Automatic Envelope Protection (AEP) Mode
17:00 - Min and Max Airspeed Protection
17:57 - Certification limitations
18:54 - LPV Approach clearance
19:44 - Stepping down in feeder route and Initial Approach Segments
21:16 - TAA Approach turn anticipation explanation
22:35 - Turn Anticipation GPSS
23:02 - GS Arm before FAF
23:44 - GS Alive and Turutrak Coupling to Glideslope
24:13 - LPV Final Approach/Descending on the Glideslope
25:09 - Autopilot Disconnect on approach
25:37 - Approach Minimums and Landing
25:58 - My Opinions on the Trutrak Autopilot
26:50 - Dynon HDX and Trutrak Integration