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 working with the FAA to secure an STC for its non-TSO’d Pro Pilot autopilot, initially targeting certified Cessna 172 and 182 aircraft.
- This initiative aims to bring a lower-cost ($3,000) and proven autopilot solution from the experimental aircraft market to the legacy General Aviation fleet.
- The two-axis Pro Pilot offers advanced features including WAAS GPS integration for RNAV approaches, flight envelope protection, and an emergency 180-degree turn function, with initial STC approval expected by mid-next year.
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