F406 AutoPilot

[ComputerJones]

OK, successful flight by some measure:

Using TDS Garmin suite the NAV source works as expected. The default Garmin suite does not work with this aircraft in 2024.

Autopilot pitch modes could use an actual explanation: I felt like engaging ALT hold wasn't actually doing that, it was engaging a pitch mode. My Bravo is sending alt set events when in ALT rotary mode, and that seemed to be affecting the pitch wheel (no animation though), so I was able to "hunt" for my altitude but it would not capture. Never got a green light on the FMA for "ENG" ALT mode.

I could flip to VS mode (which is not an annunciated thing here) and it seemed to act like VS mode if I counted "clicks" so I don't buy any of this "custom autopilot" business they call out in their videos, it's doing default stuff in the background. Coupling that with the "lie of omission" on career mode stuff (which sucks anyway):

I am downgrading from "disappointed" to "extremely disappointed." This is getting shelved indefinitely unless I can get a refund.