APM2.0 on 3 channels

Will the autopilot work on a plane with no ailerons? Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by Michael Pursifull on August 2, 2012 at 12:28pm

Yes. Connect the rudder servo to output ch1 on the APM, as if it were the aileron channel. You can leave your rudder as ch4 in your TX, but connect it on the plane as if it were ailerons....

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Permalink Reply by Greg Owen on August 2, 2012 at 1:08pm

Thanks. Now I have to figure out the modes. I installed the 6 position switch. I am getting close to flying autopilotly. LOL Thanks again.

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