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• June 17, 2008
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  We Control the Vertical

  Posted: June 17th, 2008, 4:22pm EDT by Aviatrix

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  A two-axis autopilot has capability to control pitch as well as roll, which means that it can be used to hold altitude not just heading. There are different ways this is implemented. The b