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Garmin Acquires More GFC Autopilot Certifications

Tuesday, October 05, 2021 at 04:26 PM ET

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Three more aircraft can now use the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot. Garmin

Key Takeaways:

Garmin has received FAA approval for the GFC 500 autopilot for select Beechcraft models, including the 19 Sport, 23 Musketeer/Sundowner, and 24 Musketeer/Sierra.
The GFC 500 offers a comprehensive suite of autopilot features, from traditional altitude hold and heading modes to advanced capabilities like altitude preselect, VNAV3, underspeed/overspeed protection, and the ability to fly various instrument approaches when coupled with a compatible GPS.
Standard safety features include Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) to assist in stable flight, and Smart Glide is available for equipped aircraft to aid pilots during engine power loss.

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Select Beechcraft are now among the aircraft that can utilize the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot.

Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.