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Aircraft loss-of-control scenarios in-flight are one of the foremost safety concerns in aviation today. It’s become such a safety concern that it’s landed a spot on the National Transportation Safety Board’s Most Wanted List. At Garmin, we’re doing our part to help put an end to these dangerous events. And one of our tools is [...] The post Blue Button: Helping to Keep the...

You asked, we answered. When you were looking for cost-effective, retrofit autopilot solutions, we introduced our GFC 500 and GFC 600 digital autopilots. Now you may be wondering, ‘When will my aircraft model be qualified for installation?’ While our ongoing and planned certifications are subject to change, here’s a roadmap to give you an idea [...] The post Retrofit Autopilots: Which Aircraft Models Are...

We’re excited to announce the GFC 600 and GFC 500, solid state attitude-based (AHRS-derived) autopilots for fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. 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. Boasting a robust feature set, the GFC 600 and GFC 500 incorporate a number [...] The post Announcement: New Revolutionary, Cost-Effective Retrofit Autopilots...