Aspen Avionics Announces Autopilot Compatibility With Evolution Series

Owners can enable its flight display series as a replacement in the panel.

Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 09:03 AM ET

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For owners installing the Evolution 2000 Max or 2500 Max systems, the vacuum-driven instrument(s) can be removed, as well as the turn and bank, altimeter, and airspeed indicator. [Courtesy: Aspen Avionics]

Key Takeaways:

Aspen Avionics announced a new software update (v2.12) for its Evolution flight displays, enabling seamless integration and enhanced operation with the Garmin GFC 600 autopilot.
The company also received FAA approval allowing its Evolution series to serve as a complete replacement for traditional instruments, permitting the removal of previously required mechanical backup systems and streamlining aircraft panels.

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On Tuesday at EAA AirVenture, Aspen Avionics announced the integration of its Evolution flight display series with the Garmin GFC 600 autopilot. The avionics manufacturer also outlined the recent approval to use its Evolution series as a complete replacement for traditional instruments in the panel.

With the latest software release (v2.12), those aircraft owners who have the GFC 600 installed in their airplanes can couple the digital autopilot to their primary flight display (PFD) and enjoy a more streamlined operation. The update is intended to lower pilot workload and enhance the safety of single-pilot IFR.