{"product_id":"bklht0npmbsl8j4-sale","title":"GFC™ 500 Digital Autopilot","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e.gp{font:14px Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.55}.gp img{display:block;max-width:100%;height:auto;margin:16px 0}.gp figure{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(180px,35%) 1fr;gap:16px;align-items:start;margin:20px 0}.gp figure img{grid-row:1\/3;width:100%;margin:0}.gp figure h3{margin:0}.gp figure p{grid-column:2;margin:8px 0}.gp iframe{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;border:0}.gp h2,.gp h3{line-height:1.25;margin:24px 0 12px}.gp p{margin:8px 0}.gp table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:18px 0}.gp th,.gp td{padding:8px 10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}.gp th{width:40%;background:#f6f6f6;font-weight:600}.gp ul,.gp ol{padding-left:22px}@media(max-width:600px){.gp{font-size:13px}.gp th,.gp td{padding:6px}.gp figure{display:block}.gp figure img{margin:0 0 12px}}\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"gp\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-D-VID-500.jpg\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/AqObeP1WIMI\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIT'S AN AUTOPILOT ACHIEVEMENT FOR GA PISTON AIRCRAFT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeveraging attitude-based control technology from Garmin high-end flight deck systems, the GFC 500 digital autopilot offers great performance and value for owners\/pilots of light, fixed-wing aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThousands of existing GA aircraft can now be upgraded with reliable GFC 500 flight control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eView modes and flight director cues on your select Garmin digital instruments and flight displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDigitally driven “smart” servos provide crisp control inputs and a silky-smooth ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFly with safety-enhancing Garmin ESP™ electronic stability protection, return-to-level (LVL) mode and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScalable 2-axis (pitch and roll) control can be expanded with optional pitch trim and yaw damper11.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with your compatible GPS navigator to fly coupled approaches and other procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-D-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSmart technology, easily accessible.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-1.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRELIABLE ADAHRS REFERENCE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForget failure-prone mechanical gyros. Instead, the GFC 500 system is digitally controlled, using solid-state ADAHRS sensors for greater precision and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eELECTRONIC ATTITUDE DISPLAYS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA digital flight instrument, such as our G5 or GI 275 (sold separately), provides the required attitude reference for your system. You can optionally add flight displays such as AXIS™, G3X Touch™ or G500 TXi systems — while using G5 or GI 275 as your required standby display2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-3.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eADD REVERSIONARY DISPLAYS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUp to two each of the GI 275 or G5 electronic flight displays (sold separately) can be interfaced with the GFC 500 autopilot in your aircraft to provide full reversionary backup in case of display outage or malfunction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-4.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSIMPLIFIED MODE SELECTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn included mark-width mode controller offers easy access to such lateral and vertical mode selections. An intuitive up-down control wheel on the unit allows for easy and precise adjustment of aircraft pitch, airspeed and vertical speed modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-5.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eADAPTABLE ARCHITECTURE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe autopilot's scalable design supports full pitch-and-roll axis control capabilities with optional pitch trim for automatic and manual electric trim offered for select aircraft. Yaw damper capability is also optionally available for select aircraft models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-6.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVERTICAL MODES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advanced vertical modes make it easy to manage climbs, descents and more with the GFC 500 system. Vertical modes include pitch hold, altitude hold with preselect, vertical speed, approach and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-7.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLATERAL MODES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGFC 500 makes it easy to track your desired lateral course. Roll, heading, NAV (GPS\/VOR\/LOC) and more are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-D-2.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIntegrate, navigate, automate.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-8.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFLIGHT DIRECTOR INTEGRATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuidance from your compatible navigation source (such as the GTN™ Xi, GTN™ or GNS™ series navigators) enables the GFC 500 system to offer fully integrated flight director coupling plus GPS roll steering inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-9.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAUTOPILOT-COUPLED NAVIGATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith guidance from your GTN Xi, GTN or GNS series navigator, the GFC 500 can fly a wide range of precision, nonprecision and GPS-guided approaches — as well as holds, procedure turns, missed approaches and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-10.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCOUPLED VNAV\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the GFC 500 system is paired with your GTN or GTN Xi series touchscreen navigator and compatible flight displays, fully coupled VNAV mode can fly a fully coupled vertical descent profile with automatic step-down altitude captures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-D-3.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdvanced safety-enhancing features.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-12.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCOMPATIBLE WITH SMART GLIDE™ TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the case of an engine power loss situation, our Smart Glide technology can help reduce your workload. When paired with your Smart Glide capable avionics, GFC 500 will automatically engage in IAS mode at best glide speed — using the GPS guidance to fly the aircraft near the selected airport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-13.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGARMIN ESP TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen a pilot is hand-flying, this proactive feature functions independently of the autopilot, using the system's servos to gently nudge the controls back toward level flight if pitch or roll deviations exceed recommended limits. Garmin ESP can be disabled to allow for intentional maneuvers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-15.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOVERSPEED\/UNDERSPEED PROTECTION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help the pilot keep the aircraft flying at safe airspeeds, GFC 500 provides overspeed and underspeed protection with automatic pitch adjustments and audible “airspeed, airspeed” pilot alerts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-600AP-00\/g\/34602-D-SERVO.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA superior suite of servos.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/res.garmin.com\/en\/products\/GFC-500AP-00\/g\/34602-D-5.jpg\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRetrofit made simple.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYaw damper and pitch trim are not available for all aircraft models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG500 TXi requires either a GI 275 or G5 flight instrument with GAD™ 29 adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"JONATHON COLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51286073016563,"sku":"BKLht0Npmbsl8J4-","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/8805\/2211\/files\/1b011e4a2c66c90fe88f960f889fd33a8f9a1fe677b89b9412bf6232dde8312c.webp?v=1789381401","url":"https:\/\/garmin.weekly-sale.shop\/fr\/products\/bklht0npmbsl8j4-sale","provider":"JENNIFER MCCLEARY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}