I got my IFR rating 7 months ago. I use the KAP140 autopilot a lot. From
climb-out to MDA/DA. I find it really helps in my management of the plane
and the IFR flight. I am interested in comments regarding the pros and cons
of a heavy use/reliance on the autopilot.

I never use it. I don't feel like I'm flying if I don't have my hand on
the yoke. I don't fly IFR enough that I want to risk losing the
proficiency I have, and although it has been said that one is safer with
the autopilot on, I believe one =becomes= less safe relying on it.

Jose
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