Garmin GFC 500/600 Autopilots (Webinar recording)

Garmin recently energized the aftermarket autopilot market with the introduction of the GFC 500 for single-engine piston aircraft and the GFC 600 for high performance singles and twins as well as light jets. The unique design of the solid-state autopilots deliver superior in-flight characteristics, self-monitoring capabilities and minimal maintenance needs.
Boasting a robust feature set, the autopilots incorporate a number of safety-enhancing technologies, including Electronic Stability and Protection, underspeed protection, Level Mode, Flight Director and more. Built upon the acclaimed performance of the popular GFC 700 autopilot, the GFC 600 and GFC 500 provide pilots with a suite of advanced autopilot capabilities that are an economical addition for a growing number of aircraft.
Learn more in this webinar presented by Al Matson, Garmin. Al Matson began his aviation career at Northwest Airlines as an Aircrew Training Instructor and developed the Mesaba Airlines Advanced Qualification Program (AQP). Matson has held several airline positions including the Director of Safety and Manager of AQP Development. Prior to joining the Garmin team, Matson served as the Vision Jet Training Manager at Cirrus.

[@RodClarkson]

Having this installed in my 172M. Can't wait.

[@pettsnjam]

Love my gfc600 in an a36

[@ChuckMahon]

Great presentation, thank you Garmin and Sporty's!

[@ajborda]

Will the GFC500 and the G5 work to full functionality with the IFD440 GPS? Thank you

[@TheCapTan]

Waiting on this answer as well. Rather have IFD with gfc500

[@archiebmx]

Cessna 210, Non-pressurized and Non-turbo. GFC 500 or GFC 600?

[@nikolauss1855]

Gfc500. Gfc600 isnt certified for the 210

[@soopajoseph]

Frustrating that Garmin has decided not to include Piper’s retractable/complex fleet.

[@mdcappilot]

"Turn on and off with avionics bus" ?(18:10) - STC says it has to be wired to the main/battery bus (section 4.3.2). Which one is it? I had two installation done by two different shops on two aircraft - both came back wired to the avionics bus. I guess not too many people read the STC installation manual ;)

[@russelllowry1061]

so will the G5 work with older autopilots?

[@stephenfraser2521]

Russell Lowry good question

[@gabekremer7148]

GAD29B

[@adrianoxenham362]

Utterly boring, slow and monotone. Makes you want sleep or go somewhere else. sounds like he hates his job. no liveliness in his voice which does not promote confidence

[@woutersijtsma1232]

Technician, not a presenter.

[@thomasw.richter5212]

accelerate the speech speed (I do 1,5x)

[@adrianoxenham362]

@@thomasw.richter5212 Thanks.