Folks, we need to fortify the front against Garmin (Autopilot)

corybehl · #1 02-11-23, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by YankeeClipper

Cory, would that be based on a 3 axis install that replaces a legacy (eg ARC) AP?

This is a three axis new install with no autopilot or a non-STEC AP currently installed. The upgrade cost from a legacy STEC AP is estimated $10995 parts, $5400 labor, $540 shop consumables. So just under $17k. Now, this is based on my shop rate, which is $135/hr. Oh, also I don’t have taxes.

YankeeClipper · #2 02-12-23, 08:20 AM

Interesting... Barry thought the installs would take about 130 hours, which is more than twice the time in this estimate, and he was referring to a 2-axis install.

corybehl · #3 02-12-23, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by YankeeClipper

Interesting... Barry thought the installs would take about 130 hours, which is more than twice the time in this estimate, and he was referring to a 2-axis install.

I'll charge you for 130 hours if you want me to.

wslade2 · #4 02-12-23, 09:11 PM

Just a question here: looking at the Genesis 3100 certification list, I’m wondering if Beechcraft Travelair or Twin Commander fleet had to put up 25 deposits of $5000 to get their certification?

Those are also low volume, long out of production twin aircraft…but they’re certified for the 3100.

What’s the secret to get on the list?

corybehl · #5 02-26-23, 03:00 AM

Please have all your SkyMaster buddies fill out this form for Garmin. I talked with my Garmin Rep and he said to have each of you fill out the form. The more the better.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/forms/autopilotinterest/

I want you to get an autopilot. Please let me know in a reply that you filled out the form. If you can't remember if you filled it out, try it anyway. If you know you've filled it out previously, let me know as a reply as well. This way I can tell him numbers. Those numbers are my ammunition to trying to get this pushed through.

YankeeClipper · #6 02-26-23, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by corybehl

Please have all your SkyMaster buddies fill out this form for Garmin. I talked with my Garmin Rep and he said to have each of you fill out the form. The more the better.

https://www.garmin.com/en-US/forms/autopilotinterest/

I want you to get an autopilot. Please let me know in a reply that you filled out the form. If you can't remember if you filled it out, try it anyway. If you know you've filled it out previously, let me know as a reply as well. This way I can tell him numbers. Those numbers are my ammunition to trying to get this pushed through.

Done.

-Gray-

bjornfb · #7 02-26-23, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by corybehl

Please let me know in a reply that you filled out the form. If you can't remember if you filled it out, try it anyway.

Done. Can’t remember if I filed it out before, so I did just now (or again).

-Bjorn

Cglencross · #8 02-26-23, 07:43 PM

done, filled out.

mshac · #9 02-26-23, 07:51 PM

I filled out the form, but my 60-2 is working well so I don't plan to make any changes soon.

Just for grins I checked out the autopilot options for the experimentals. Just look at the cool Garmin-integrated stuff they can get: https://sarasotaavionics.com/categor...t-experimental

This control head is really nice: https://sarasotaavionics.com/avionic...7-experimental