Re: Autopilots

Larry wrote:
> Roger Long wrote:
> 
>> "Edgar" <ejcove@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote
>>
>>> Sorry, Larry-I did hesitate a bit before posting that in view of your 
>>> electrical expertise.
>>
>>
>> I think this is a different "Larry" than our regular poster from 
>> Charleston SC.
>>
>> Larry (#2), it would help avoid confusion if you added an initial or 
>> something to you posting name.
>>
>> -- 
>> Roger Long
>>
>>
> Actually, Roger, I'm a retired electrical engineer so I do have a bit of

> a background in electronics.
> 
> The autopilot I used had no sensor for speed.  Does any?  It would seem 
> to me that there needs to be one because response to the wheel is 
> pro****tional to your speed underway.
> 


No, I think they just use the old double-angle-off rule of thumb.

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