Trio Avionics, a California maker of autopilots for the Experimental-Amateur-Built (EAB) aircraft market, says it’s working with the FAA and its project partner to develop an STC that would bring its non-TSO’d Pro Pilot autopilot to the Cessna 172 and 182.
Company Working to Bring non-TSO’d Autopilot to Certified Airplanes
Key Takeaways:
- Trio Avionics, through The STC Group, is pursuing an FAA STC to bring its non-TSO’d Pro Pilot autopilot, currently for experimental aircraft, to certified Cessna 172 and 182 models.
- This initiative aims to provide a lower-cost, proven, and reliable autopilot solution for the legacy general aviation fleet, with an initial target price of $3,000 (EAB version).
- The two-axis Pro Pilot offers advanced features like altitude control, vertical navigation, WAAS GPS connectivity for RNAV approaches, flight envelope protection, and an "automatic 180-degree turn" for weather encounters, with STC approval expected by mid-next year.
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