Garmin has made its retrofit GFC-series autopilots available to additional airplanes, providing a path to safer, more relaxed flying for many more pilots.
Garmin Expands Availability of Retrofit Autopilots
Key Takeaways:
- Garmin has significantly expanded the availability of its retrofit GFC-series autopilots, the GFC 500 and GFC 600, to a broader range of aircraft models, including specific Cessna, Grumman, and Beechcraft planes.
- The GFC 500 is designed for light, single-engine piston aircraft, while the GFC 600 caters to high-performance pistons and turbines, both integrating with Garmin avionics.
- These autopilots offer advanced features such as Electronic Stability Protection, underspeed/overspeed protection, various flight modes, and the capability to fly instrument approaches, aiming for safer and more relaxed flying.
- Starting prices for these systems are $6,995 for the GFC 500 and $19,995 for the GFC 600, with final costs varying based on the aircraft type and existing avionics.
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