Trio Avionics EZ Pilot - v 1.9 - Manual (Page 37)

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PULL IN = 8
Pressing the MODE switch again will bring up the next calibration screen.
Here again, pressing the MODE switch will
replace the equal (=) sign with an arrow and
allow the value to be changed using the L-R
switch.
To exit the calibrations screens, simply press the display switch and hold it for 6 seconds.
This will bring you back to the normal autopilot display.
The PULL IN gain may be adjusted if you feel the aircraft is not responding appropriately
when you request large course changes. As an example, assume that you are in the
course mode and you use the L-R switch to program a 90 degree course change.
Initially, the aircraft will establish a constant turn rate which will decrease as it
approaches the correct course. If you feel that the “pull in” after the turn shallows is too
slow, you might wish to increase the PULL IN gain. If it is overshooting the new course,
you may wish to lower the PULL IN gain.
The above settings should be adjusted with the aircraft flying in smooth air in a stabilized
mode. Once properly adjusted correctly, these settings should not have to be changed.
7.8.2 Flight Time, Distance and Totalizer Counters (EZ Pilot II only)
The EZ Pilot II contains flight time and flight and distance counters and Flight time and
distance totalizers on two screens within the calibration displays menu.
7.8.2.1 Flight Time and Distance Counters
The Flight time and Flight distance counters on the first display screen and count
the time of flight and flight distance as long as a speed of 50 knots or above is
maintained. This means that the flight and distance counters do not include time
and distance information in the pre or post flight regimes. These counters can be
individually reset to zero at any time by selecting the appropriate display line with
the MODE switch (an arrow will precede the selected field) and then bumping the
L-R switch to perform the zeroing. For these timers to operate the host GPS
must be on and have achieved satellite lock. The time and distance information
is saved in non-volatile memory once each minute so if power is lost momentarily
only a maximum of 1 minute of time and distance information will be lost.
The Distance counter counts actual distance flown and measures and excursions
from the programmed flight plan. This means that if, for example, you did a 50
mile detour between two waypoints 200 miles apart, the actual distance added to
the distance counter will be 250 miles.
All distance measurements are based on nautical miles so it is recommended the
host GPS receiver be programmed to measure the distance in nautical miles vs
statute miles or kilometers.
Pressing the DISPLAY switch will advance from the Flight time and Distance
counters to the Flight Time and Distance Totalizer display