Lincoln autopilots
The Australian Lincoln Mk 30 had an autopilot that I believe was air driven and had a clutch lever and engage lever. Would appreciate any information as I understand it was the same autopilot as the Avro York. The method of engaging the Lincoln autopilot was a bit strange since the pilot had to pull back on the wheel and at the right moment engage the autopilot which caused a significant bunt which in theory got the aircraft back to its starting height.
Later on the Australian Mk 31 "Long Nose" Lincoln, I believe the autopilot was changed to a Smiths electric autopilot system which was more kind to the crew. Technical recollections invited?
Last edited by A37575; 8th Apr 2013 at 11:25.