Garmin International, Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd.
(NASDAQ: GRMN), today announced continued progress in aircraft
approvals for the GFC™ 600 and GFC 500 autopilots. The
imminent certification of several aircraft also add to the growing
list of approvals for both autopilots. The Bonanza/Debonair (C33,
E33, F33, G33), Cessna 210 and Grumman AA-5 series will soon be
approved for the GFC 500 autopilot, while the Beechcraft Baron
(58P, 58TC) and Cessna 208B will add to the list of the GFC
600.
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Garmin International today announced
continued progress in aircraft approvals for the GFC™ 600 and GFC
500 autopilots, as well as the imminent certification of several
additional aircraft. (Photo: Business Wire)
In just under a year, Garmin has completed Supplemental Type
Certifications (STC) on ten popular aircraft models between both
autopilots, with more aircraft approvals in progress and many more
soon to follow. The unique design of these autopilots deliver
superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities
and minimal maintenance needs when compared to older generation
autopilot systems. With safety-enhancing technologies such as
Electronic Stability and Protection (ESP™), underspeed and
overspeed protection, Level Mode, Flight Director (FD) and more,
pilots receive a suite of advanced autopilot capabilities that
reduce pilot workload throughout all phases of flight.
“Since the introduction of the GFC 600 and GFC 500 to the market
just one year ago, we have been working hard to complete a broad
range of STC’s on some of the most prevalent aircraft flying
today,” said Carl Wolf, vice president of aviation marketing and
sales. “We are very humbled by the popularity and adoption of these
game-changing autopilots as they have redefined the standard of
what aircraft owners should expect from an autopilot and based on
the overwhelming demand – our customers agree.”
The full-featured GFC 600 & GFC 500 autopilots provide
thousands of existing fixed-wing general aviation aircraft with a
simple, light-weight and cost-effective autopilot upgrade path.
Designed as a standalone autopilot, the GFC 600 also has
integration potential with the G500 TXi/G600 TXi and G500/G600
flight displays, Garmin navigators, as well as a variety of
third-party flight displays, instruments and navigation sources.
The GFC 500 uses the popular G5 electronic flight instrument,
offering an economical autopilot and modern flight instrument.
Adding to its flexibility, the GFC 500 and G5 will soon be able to
pair with the G500 TXi or G500 flight displays.
The GFC 600 is intended for high performance piston and turbine
aircraft that have a wide range of aircraft speed and performance
characteristics, while the GFC 500 is intended for less complex
piston single-engine aircraft. The GFC 600 & GFC 500 boast
traditional autopilot capabilities such as altitude hold, vertical
speed and heading modes, as well as the capability to fly
fully-coupled GPS, ILS, VOR, LOC and back-course approaches.
Indicated airspeed climbs/descents, control wheel steering, as well
as built-in roll steering add to the extensive feature set. Both
autopilots contain a brushless DC motor and a gear train that
eliminates the need for a mechanical slip clutch, offering
significantly improved performance and reducing maintenance
requirements. The GFC 600 & GFC 500 also incorporate solid
state attitude and robust self-monitoring capabilities to provide
superior autopilot performance, greater reliability and safety
benefits.
New to the GFC 600 & GFC 500, pilots can select the vertical
navigation (VNAV) button on either autopilot mode controller to fly
a fully-coupled VNAV profile when the autopilot is paired with the
GTN™ 650/750 touchscreen navigators and the G5, G500 TXi/G600
TXi or G500/G600. Within the GTN, pilots can easily enter altitude
constraints on the flight plan page to set-up a vertical descent
profile. Using VNAV, pilots also experience a near-seamless
transition to an arrival and instrument approach as step-down
altitudes are automatically populated. When the GFC 600 & GFC
500 autopilot is fully-coupled on a VNAV descent, pilots receive
the benefit of a smooth and controlled descent so they can focus on
preparing for the approach to land.
Garmin continues to broaden its aircraft approval list for the
GFC 600 & GFC 500 autopilots. Below is a list of aircraft that
are currently approved. To view the most up-to-date aircraft STC
list, to view certifications that are expected to begin in the next
12-months or to express interest in a specific aircraft make/model,
visit www.garmin.com/GFC500 or www.garmin.com/GFC600.
Aircraft certified for the GFC 600 and GFC 500
autopilot:
GFC 600
- Beechcraft Baron (58, 58A, 95-B55,
95-B55A)
- Beechcraft Bonanza (36, A36,
A36TC)
- Cessna 182 (P, Q, R, S, T, T182,
T182T)
- Cessna 340/340A
GFC 500
- Beechcraft Bonanza (S35, V35, V35A,
V35B)
- Cessna 172 (E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M,
N, P, Q, R, S, F172F, F172G, F172H, F172K, F172L, F172M, F172N,
F172P)
- Cessna 182 (E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N,
P, Q, R, S, T, T182, T182T, F182P, F182Q)
- Piper PA-28 (150, 151, 160, 161, 180,
181)
The GFC 600 autopilot is available starting at a suggested
retail price of $19,995 for a 2-axis autopilot with electric pitch
trim1. The GFC 500 starts at a suggested retail price of $6,995 for
a 2-axis autopilot1. The GFC 500 can be purchased with the G5
electronic flight instrument for a suggested retail price of less
than $10,0001. The GFC 600 & GFC 500 are also supported by
Garmin’s award-winning aviation product support team, which
provides 24/7 worldwide technical and warranty support. Garmin will
be showcasing these autopilots at the 2018 EAA AirVenture fly-in,
in Oshkosh, Wis., July 23-29, 2018, where the GFC 600
will be on display in a Beechcraft 58 Baron and the GFC 500
will be on display in a Cessna 172 at the Garmin exhibit on
Celebration Way.
Garmin’s aviation business segment is a leading provider of
solutions to OEM, aftermarket, military and government customers.
Garmin’s portfolio includes navigation, communication, flight
control, hazard avoidance, an expansive suite of ADS-B solutions
and other products and services that are known for innovation,
reliability, and value. For more information about Garmin’s full
line of avionics, go to www.garmin.com/aviation.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation and
wireless devices and applications that are designed for people who
live an active lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business
units, including automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor
recreation. For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom
at garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at
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1. Installation not included.
About Garmin
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(Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its
principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and
the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark and GTN, ESP
and GFC are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries.
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