Instrumentationmedium#436
Autopilot altitude capture mode operates by:
A
Climbing at maximum rate to the target altitude
B
Using GPS altitude only
C
Disconnecting the autopilot at the target altitude
D
Calculating a smooth capture profile and leveling off before reaching the selected altitude
CorrectExplanation
The altitude capture mode anticipates the selected altitude and commands a smooth transition from climb/descent to level flight.
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