X-Plane 11: Bendix/King KAP140 Autopilot Tutorial - What You Need To Know

Learn a few of the most common functions of the Bendix/King KAP140 Autopilot using X-Plane 11 in the Airfoillabs Cessna 172. Make the most out of your flight simulator experience or use the flight simulator to practice as a student pilot or beyond. Note that while the features of this unit in X-Plane closely mimic those of the real unit, there are some differences. This tutorial should be used for X-Plane purposes only. However, gaining a familiarity with this system will likely aid in your transition to units in the airplane.

In this video you will learn how to do the following on the X-Plane KAP140 Autopilot:

1. Activate the autopilot to hold the airplane level
2. Set the heading bug to hold a particular heading
3. Initiate a climb or descent
4. Set and arm a particular altitude to fly
5. Fly a GPS or VOR navigation course

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