Last week after Garmin announced its first retrofit autopilots, the GFC 500 and GFC 600, the aviation community cheered — and then wondered if more products from other manufacturers would quickly follow. Boy did they ever. This week at AirVenture, the autopilot party continues as sub-$20,000 systems from Genesys Aerosystems (formerly S-TEC), BendixKing, TruTrak and Trio Avionics hit the market, bringing autoflight capability to the general aviation masses.
A Wave of Low-Cost Autopilots Emerges at AirVenture
Key Takeaways:
- AirVenture 2017 is marked by a significant influx of new, affordable autopilot systems for general aviation, following Garmin's recent retrofit autopilot announcements.
- Several manufacturers, including Genesys Aerosystems, TruTrak, Trio Avionics, and BendixKing, have introduced new systems, many priced under $20,000.
- These new autopilots bring advanced autoflight capabilities, such as envelope protection and straight and level recovery, to a wider range of Part 23 certified aircraft.
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