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Garmin Acquires More GFC Autopilot Certifications

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

  • Garmin has received FAA approval allowing supplemental type certification for its GFC 500 autopilot on select Beechcraft 19 Sport, 23 Musketeer/Sundowner, and 24 Musketeer/Sierra aircraft.
  • The GFC 500 provides standard autopilot functions, advanced capabilities like altitude preselect and VNAV, and can fly various instrument approaches when coupled with a compatible GPS navigator.
  • Standard safety features include Garmin Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP) to maintain stable flight and Smart Glide to assist pilots during an uncommanded engine power loss.
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Select Beechcraft are now among the aircraft that can utilize the Garmin GFC 500 autopilot.

Meg Godlewski

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.

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