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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Garmin Adds First Light Twin Aircraft GFC 500 Approval Now Available for Select Piper PA-30/39 & Cessna 206 Robertson STOL Models Garmin is pleased to announce that it has received FAA STC for the GFC 500 autopilot in Piper Twin Comanche PA-30/39 models and select Robertson / Sierra Industries STOL equipped Cessna 206 series aircraft…
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uAvionix announces digital autopilot and external magnetometer support for AV-30-E panel displays uAvionix is pleased to announce the AV-30-E multimode indicator now includes digital autopilot and external magnetometer interface capabilities. With the ability to control autopilot heading, altitude, and vertical speed from its intuitive user interface, the AV-30-E provides a highly integrated and capable replacement…
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How the GFC 600 Saved My Bacon I often get asked, “Why is Avionics so expensive” or “What is the point in upgrading and old aircraft” or I get told “I don’t want to over capitalise on my aircraft”. At the end of the day, I always ask one question. “What do you use your…
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Approved Aircraft List Expanded for Garmin Autopilots Garmin’s aviation team continues to roll out autopilot approvals for a variety of aircraft for the GFC 500 and GFC 600 autopilots. Several popular aircraft such as the Bonanza B36TC, Cessna T210, Cessna 421C and Piper PA-46 are among the latest additions to a growing list of aircraft…
Read More New Aircraft Models Approved for GFC 500 and GFC 600 Autopilots. Garmin’s GFC 500 and GFC 600 digital autopilots have received FAA Supplemental Type Certification in several aircraft models. The GFC 500 and GFC 600 deliver superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance needs when compared to older generation autopilot systems. The GFC 500 is…
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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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Lower S-TEC 55X Pricing For Certain Twins Genesys Aerosystems have lowered the price of their tried and tested S-TEC 55X for the following Twins: Cessna 337 & 401/402 Beech “Model 18” & Twin-Bonanza “Model 50” Piper PA-23 Apache PA-39 Comanche PA-34 Seneca PA-44-180 Seminole From now until June 30th, 2020, those select twin-engine owners can…
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Garmin is pleased to announce it has received FAA supplemental type certification for the GFC 500 autopilot in select Piper PA-28 and PA-32 series aircraft. EASA validation is expected imminently. Intended for qualifying piston single-engine aircraft weighing less than 6,000 lbs., the GFC 500 delivers superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities, and minimal maintenance needs when…
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