Test FW_01 - Manual Modes

Objective

To test that manual flight modes work as expected for fixed wing vehicles.

Preflight

Ensure that the vehicle can go into Stabilized, Altitude, and Position mode while still on the ground.

Flight Tests

❏ Stabilized

    ❏ Wings level with stick centered

    ❏ Pitch/Roll response with correct bank angle limits

    ❏ Yaw coordination

    ❏ Throttle response 1:1

❏ Altitude

    ❏ Altitude should hold current value with stick centered

    ❏ Pitch input controls climb/descend rate

    ❏ Throttle automatically managed to maintain airspeed

    ❏ Roll/Yaw respond correctly to stick movement

❏ Position

    ❏ Vehicle should hold current heading and loiter with stick centered

    ❏ Altitude should hold current value

    ❏ Roll input commands heading change

Expected Results

• Takeoff should be smooth (hand launch or runway)
• No oscillations should be present in any of the above flight modes
• Vehicle should maintain stable flight throughout all mode transitions
• Landing approach should be stable and controllable