There are 3 different types of autopilots in AH, Level (X), Auto-Angle (Ctrl-X) and Auto-speed (Alt-x). When shifting to a gunner you will have to be in the Level Auto or Auto-Speed. If you are in the Auto-Angle it will go to level autopilot. Same thing if you are not in autopilot and switch to gunner.
When in gunner you can still turn the plane by applying rudder input. This will make the autopilot roll the plane and start a turn. the more rudder the harder turn.
So maybe what you feel as autopilot comming off is really just you applying rudder unintentionally?
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