Genesys Aerosystems Latest News Britten-Norman Islander Certification June 7, 2023: Genesys has received an FAA STC for installation of the S-TEC 3100 digital autopilot on the Britten-Norman Islander aircraft. Genesys is also following up the FAA STC with an application to the UK for CAA approval. Working in collaboration with Britten-Norman, the S-TEC 3100 autopilot…
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Cessna Citation, S-TEC 5000 Autopilot STC Update As previously announced, Genesys Aerosystems has partnered with JetTech LLC to certify the S-TEC 5000 Autopilot for FAR Part 23 and Part 25 Cessna Citation turbine aircraft. This STC program continues development and is working with JetTech to complete certification by summer 2023. Genesys Aerosystems is currently accepting…
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Genesys Aerosystems Receives EASA Certification Approval for HeliSAS® Autopilot for Bell 505 Helicopter Genesys Aerosystems announced in September 2022 that it has received full EASA certification approval for the HeliSAS® Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System on the Bell 505 platform. The EASA approval covers both 2-axis and 3-axis configurations. The new certification approval is in…
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Analog Autopilot Sunsetting Due to the continued supply chain challenges and current future outlook for component availability, Genesys Aerosystems has taken the decision to discontinue production of certain analog autopilot products starting January 2023. Genesys has designed and produced older analog autopilots for many years but current supply chain issues and outlooks have required Genesys…
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S-TEC 3100 Now Approved for Twin Commanders The S-TEC 3100 is now approved for the Twin Commander. The 3100 is a 3-Axis* fully-featured, attitude-based autopilot that brings a list of workload-reducing and safety-enhancing capabilities to the Twin Commander. Models covered under the STC include: 695 695A 690 690A 690B 690C 690D 680D 680W 681 500*…
Read More The S-TEC 3100 Version 1.4 Update Is Here! “New Bezel. New Display. New Features!” – Simpson Bennett, Marketing Communications Manager A software and hardware update to the S-TEC 3100 has received TSO approval! The new hardware features a white backlit display perfect for bright sunlit panels or steep viewing angles. An updated bezel accompanies…
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Genesys Aerosystems adds more Aircraft to S-TEC 3100 STC “We’ve added another twin to our S-TEC 3100 STC, and we’ve got more announcements in store in the coming weeks. Some big ones. Stay tuned!” – Simpson Bennett, Marketing Communications Manager Now Approved, Piper PA-60 The Piper PA-60 has received STC approval for the S-TEC…
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New STC’s for the S-TEC 3100 Autopilot King Air 90 & Piper PA-31 The S-TEC 3100 has received its FAA STC approval for multiple models of the King Air 90 and Piper PA-31 with international approval coming in the next 30 to 60 days. Shipping begins by the end of July. Models include… Piper…
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S-TEC DFCS-3100 SIL 20-001 RELEASED An update to the Yaw Damper (YD) parameters has been implemented for improved performance on all models with Yaw Damper installations. New configuration files have been added providing for envelope protection parameters specific to models 35 thru H35. The updated envelope protection minimum airspeed is set to 65 KIAS and…
Read More NEW! Lower S-TEC 3100 Pricing (Limited Time) Genesys have lowered the price of the 3-Axis S-TEC 3100 to $19,995 (normally listed at $24,995)! It’s the equivalent of getting the Yaw axis for FREE! Excludes Cessna 177 & 182 (no Yaw option available). Visit their S-TEC 3100 page for more information. Genesys also reduced the price…
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