AP HDG no longer automatically changes when LNAV is engaged

[BennyBoy_Alpha]

Version Information

26.1 (15745)

Device Information

iPad Air M2 - iPadOS 26.2

Description

The HDG value no longer automatically changes when LNAV is engaged, it stays on the last value selected and you can also manually adjust it when LNAV is engaged (obviously nothing happens though).

Is this an intentional change or a bug?

[Petre2026]

Same here. iPhone 12, beta version 15745

[Sierracharlie24]

Same and yes its very annoying

11 pro max here

[InternationalPilot35]

I’ve also had the same issue on both my Samsung S22 and seventh gen. Ipad Mini.

[garoxasUK]

I thought it was just mine. Yup. Definitely a bit annoying sometimes.

[Klxndo]

I would think this is intentional since this is how it works on real planes

[alexev]

This is intentional

[BennyBoy_Alpha]

Figured it was but thanks for the confirmation Alex!

[Petre2026]

Darn. I guess it’s just something I’ll have to set into habit of adjusting the heading before turning LNAV off, otherwise the plane will suddenly veer to one side.

[Cameron]

Yes, as Alex mentioned it’s intentional behaviour as LNAV/HDG are generally decoupled in AP systems #realism

Thanks for bringing it up