Automatic Flight Control Systems

• Jul 11, 2023

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tkaniuka

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Dec 11, 2015

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)?

 

• Jul 11, 2023

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SaparotRob

Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII

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Mar 12, 2020

Long Island, NY

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

 

• Jul 11, 2023

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ThomasP

Senior Master Sergeant

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Apr 17, 2017

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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:

 

• Jul 12, 2023

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tkaniuka

Airman

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Dec 11, 2015

Look what I found thanks to your help

Direct Link Prohibited

aafcollection.info

 

• Jul 12, 2023

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tkaniuka

Airman

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Dec 11, 2015

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

 

• Jul 12, 2023

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tkaniuka

Airman

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Dec 11, 2015

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

 

• Jul 12, 2023

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ThomasP

Senior Master Sergeant

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Apr 17, 2017

midwest USA

Interesting website, thanks for posting the link.

 

Last edited: Jul 12, 2023

• Jul 14, 2023

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VLPhoenix

Airman

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Apr 17, 2016

Germany

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

 

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• Jul 17, 2023

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tkaniuka

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Dec 11, 2015

Thanks so much for the ASKANIA manual...