Ryan,I did not know what you meant by "vertical component" so I thought I would do the information post for the gauge's vertical guidance capability.Have a good day.

So does anyone know if there will be a patch to make the RXP unit drive the vertical component of the autopilot?

According to Jean-Luc, FSX does not have the capability, it would require a custom coded autopilot and interface...I gather that Xplane actually provides for this - time to get the Aces team back into action and get FS11 going, to catch up!

According to Jean-Luc, FSX does not have the capability, it would require a custom coded autopilot and interface...I gather that Xplane actually provides for this - time to get the Aces team back into action and get FS11 going, to catch up!

Hmmm... Eaglesoft's Citation X drives the vertical component in FS9 and FSX. I'd say FS is capable.

According to Jean-Luc, FSX does not have the capability, it would require a custom coded autopilot and interface...I gather that Xplane actually provides for this - time to get the Aces team back into action and get FS11 going, to catch up!

Hmm, Jim Rhodes and Flight One have accomplished a custom coded and fully integrated WAAS capable Autopilot in their Mustang for FSX which flies both the vertical and lateral components of a WAAS approach. To date, no other developer has done so!I will add that this is no small accomplishment and so we tip our hats to Jim and Team for their outstanding work without reliance on Garmins Trainer!Perhaps the question is if JL knows this, will he produce such an item to integrate with his WAAS units? :(

Hmm, Jim Rhodes and Flight One have accomplished a custom coded and fully integrated WAAS capable Autopilot in their Mustang for FSX which flies both the vertical and lateral components of a WAAS approach. To date, no other developer has done so!I will add that this is no small accomplishment and so we tip our hats to Jim and Team for their outstanding work without reliance on Garmins Trainer!Perhaps the question is if JL knows this, will he produce such an item to integrate with his WAAS units? :(

Ron, I did not mean to imply that it cannot be done - as you pointed out, the Mustang is proof of this.And yes, Jean Luc is well aware, maybe we should start a write-in campaign to move this to the top of his to-do list :(

Ron, I did not mean to imply that it cannot be done - as you pointed out, the Mustang is proof of this.And yes, Jean Luc is well aware, maybe we should start a write-in campaign to move this to the top of his to-do list :(

Ha ha, it would seem to add value to the product at least. :(

hahah Old thread!

hahah Old thread!

Yep but still relevent. :(

Yep but still relevent. :(

Yes relavent but what is not being mentioned is it requires a custom coded autopilot to accomplish it. The other mentioned aircraft have this and without their custom coded autopilot the default FS9/FSX autopilot would not follow the WAAS derived glide slope. Jean Luc will have to custom code a replacement autopilot for this and is the expectation that this work be done for free? How many people asking for this put in a day or two or week for no pay just cause their boss or customers would like them to?

Zane, Jim mentioned it, Ed mentioned it in a manner, I mentioned it, Ryan mentioned it, Berts quote of JL mentioned it, and you've mentioned it.My response to Berts suggestion was in good humour.I know if I were JL I would not provide such an item for free and doubt that his customers expect such. :(

Yes relavent but what is not being mentioned is it requires a custom coded autopilot to accomplish it. The other mentioned aircraft have this and without their custom coded autopilot the default FS9/FSX autopilot would not follow the WAAS derived glide slope. Jean Luc will have to custom code a replacement autopilot for this and is the expectation that this work be done for free? How many people asking for this put in a day or two or week for no pay just cause their boss or customers would like them to?

But... that's not 100% accurate. While I won't divulge the details, I will state that controlling a vertical profile does not require a custom autopilot.

Jean Luc will have to custom code a replacement autopilot for this and is the expectation that this work be done for free?

I was actually thinking of this as a payware release: STEC55X with GPSS lateral and vertical guidance capabilities, like the real thing..

I was actually thinking of this as a payware release: STEC55X with GPSS lateral and vertical guidance capabilities, like the real thing..

I've talked to Jean Luc about an autopilot package with an assortment of King, Century and STec. I think in time we will see such an add on with this capability.And yes, there are ways to put hidden ILS's into every airport and make the default autopilot track them.

And yes, there are ways to put hidden ILS's into every airport and make the default autopilot track them.

But... that would require scenery installations... and I didn't do that with the Citation X either. :(The point is... it's doable, it's doable with the FS autopilot and some minimal coding. If you know what you're doing.

I've talked to Jean Luc about an autopilot package with an assortment of King, Century and STec. I think in time we will see such an add on with this capability.

Will it be marketed as a 'professional' AP and sell for $100? Yes, I'm still unhappy about the pricing of the RXP GNS cross fill capability with dual GNS's. Thanks.Bob..