When steering on autopilot which of the following input conditions may NOT have an effect on the control of the steering gear?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — Non-followup
Non-followup steering is a manual control mode where the rudder moves continuously while the lever is held, bypassing the electronic feedback loop and PID controller inputs utilized during standard autopilot operation.
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