Automatic Flight Control Systems

[tkaniuka]

Hello,

I believe that the RAF and USAAF both had some type of AFCS to assist pilots and bombardiers. I found a short article on the use of it (USAAF). Question, did the Luftwaffe have similar devices? Are there any manuals around to show operation of these systems (RAF, USAAF or Luftwaffe)?

 

[SaparotRob]

I think the automatic pull up device on the Ju-87 might qualify.

 

[ThomasP]

I have seen manuals for the USAF Type C-1 autopilot on the internet occasionally. This was a common autopilot used on the US heavy bombers in WWII. The image below is from an early-war (I think) manual:

 

[tkaniuka]

Look what I found thanks to your help

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aafcollection.info

 

[tkaniuka]

Opps prohibited did not l know that... sorry.

 

[tkaniuka]

Really am sorry about the mistake I made, has anyone seen similar for the RAF or Luftwaffe?

 

[ThomasP]

Interesting website, thanks for posting the link.

 

[VLPhoenix]

For the Luftwaffe, ASKANIA was specialized in FCS systems. Attached a system description from 1940.

 

[tkaniuka]

Thanks so much for the ASKANIA manual...