Thousands of legacy airplanes flying today are several decades old but still maintained in terrific working condition. A growing number of owners have updated or are updating their panels with new glass. But so far there have not been a lot of choices for those who have their minds set on installing an autopilot. Garmin is changing that with the introduction of its affordable GFC 500 and GFC 600 retrofit autopilot series.
Garmin Introduces Retrofit Autopilots
Key Takeaways:
- Garmin has introduced the GFC 500 and GFC 600 retrofit autopilot series, providing modern autopilot solutions for a wide range of legacy aircraft.
- The GFC 500 is an affordable option for light, single-engine piston airplanes, with initial pricing around $6,995 and integration with Garmin's G5 electronic flight instrument.
- The GFC 600 is designed for high-performance piston and turbine aircraft, with prices starting from $19,995, and STCs already available for models like the Beechcraft A36 Bonanza.
- Both autopilot systems integrate with existing Garmin glass panels and navigators, offering advanced features such as Electronic Stability Protection and the ability to fly instrument approaches.
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