A109 Only
On the 109 it doesn't disconnect the autopilot, it releases the magnetic brakes (cyclic and pedals only) but while pressed you are flying the aircraft, when released the autopilot will keep trying to do what you asked it to do previously.
Once again on the 109 pushing the trim release will recenter the SAS actuators, which can give the impression that the SAS has been turned off sometimes, particularly if you manoeuvre (spellling ?) hard. But it doesn't turn off the SAS.
Can't comment on any other types as I don't know enough about them.
GS
Last edited by VeeAny; 9th September 2008 at 06:16.