Garmin said yesterday its GFC 500 autopilot received the FAA’s supplemental type certification for a number of less complex single-engine aircraft like the Cessna 172 and 182. When linked with Garmin’s G5 primary attitude indicator, that provides input and display of altitude preselect, heading, vertical speed target, airspeed target, as well as flight director command bars for the GFC 500, the complete system provides an economical autopilot and modern flight instrument combination. Pilots can select, couple and fly various instrument approaches, including a GPS, ILS, VOR, LOC and back course. Adding a GAD29 adapter allows the GFC 500 and G5 to interface with select Garmin GPS or VHF navigators.
Garmin’s GFC 500 Earns STC for Additional Aircraft
