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X-Plane Switching from Auto to Stabilize

In X-Plane when flying between way-points in auto mode and after about 20 minutes the autopilot automatically switches into stabilize mode.  Any ideas or suggestions on how I might correct this and if this is something to do with X-Plane and not some

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X Plane won't follow waypoints

In X plane and using v2.23 the green xtrack line shows correct, but the airplane will not follow it.  Instead it continues off track until it ends up having to circle the waypoint because it does not hit it.  Anyone have any ideas?

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ArduPlane v2.27 alpha

Whats going on with ArduPlane v2.27?  Why is it automatically downloaded through the firmware tab in APM planner since it is not working properly and v2.26 should be used?  Also, when compiling 2.26 through Arduino, where is the 2.26 HIL version for

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Xbee Receiver Problem

I have an Xbee 900 mhz setup, but I have lost the ground unit and antenna.  If I order a new ground unit and antenna, how do I program it so that it will work on the same frequency os the Xbee transmitter in my plane? 

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Calculating Battery Usage

How do you calculate battery usage needed when using higher voltage batteries.  For instance, lets say you use 500 mah an hour at 6v, but your battery is a 2000 mah 12v?

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In Air Reboot

I am setting up ArduPlane in a fixed wing aircraft.  I am a little concerned about in air reboots or restarts.  What would cause a reboot and how can it be avoided, and if one occurs can the plane still continue on mission without loss of control?

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Disabling Failsafes

Does anyone know where a list of the failsafes are and how to disable them?  Also, if a failsafe is initiated can it be turned off through the APM Planner with Xbee?  

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