Garmin Receives STC for Beechcraft King Air Autopilot

The GFC 600 offers vertical navigation, automatic course deviation indicator (CDI) switching, and enhanced go-around capabilities.

Meg Godlewski

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 05:34 PM ET

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Garmin GFC 600 [Courtesy: Garmin]

Key Takeaways:

Garmin has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) for its GFC 600 digital autopilot for Beechcraft King Air F90 twin turboprops.
The GFC 600 aims to reduce pilot workload by offering new operational capabilities such as vertical navigation, automatic CDI switching, and enhanced go-around features.
It incorporates robust safety features, including electronic stability and protection (ESP), a "level mode" button, and an emergency descent mode for cabin pressurization loss.

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Garmin has received a supplemental type certificate (STC) for the GFC 600 digital autopilot for Beechcraft King Air F90 twin turboprops.

According to Garmin, the GFC 600 can reduce pilot workload by offering new operational capabilities such as vertical navigation, automatic course deviation indicator (CDI) switching—when paired with a GTN Series navigator—plus enhanced go-around capabilities, including missed approach sequencing.