The autopilot in the VC has a glitch in the Pitch wheel, which has been accepted by Alabeo as a bug.

 

So, working with the popup autopilot for now.. has anyone figured out how to use the Altitude preselector?

 

I can climb in Pitch mode, but the autopilot flies through the preselected altitude without any warning..

I found the answer to my question..

 

From the Shadin AMS2000 manual:

 

"What is AMS 2000?
AMS 2000 is an Altitude Management and Alert System. Its purpose is to alert you when you are approaching or deviating from your target altitude. Other features include alerts when you reach your Decision Height or Minimum Descent Altitude, and a landing gear reminder when you approach your destination altitude. The AMS 2000 also will calculate density altitude and engine performance. These alerts and calculations help you fly safer and easier.
AMS 2000 does not act as an auto pilot, or control the aircraft in any way. Think of it as an assistant to you, the pilot, which keeps track of minor details and frees you to fly the aircraft. No longer do you have to keep both eyes on the sky and one on the altimeter."

I am having trouble getting the autopilot to track the localizer on an approach..

 

Edit..  Second time, it worked, so for now lets ignore this..

Worked fine for me the one time I used it.

My Saitek switch panel gives me full control over the auto pilot

Me too, it's the Saitek Multi Panel!, works fine!

 

Since most Carenado/Alabeo aircrafts, uses the default fsx autopilot system, it works with it...that's why I love the Multi Panel, I don't have to fight in the cockpit trying to find how the autopilot works, just simply select altitude, heading, course, V/S, speed (when needed), activate it, and there is!

 

On the downside, as it just works with the default fsx autopilot system, it's not fully compatible with other developers autopilot systems, like PMDG, Majestic, etc and THAT'S why I don't want deeper navigation systems...I initially thought that the Hawker wouldn't work because of the VNAV mode and new autopilot system, and surprisingly it worked!!! clicking a mouse around the cockpit and systems (except the FMS), and just use the yoke or joystick for takeoff and landing, is not my cup of tea...that's why I have a nice Saitek setup with 5 panels, yoke, throttles and pedals...is just awesome!

Yep.  The Saitek Panels work amazingly well.  The AP panel works perfectly with the 404.

 

H