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Unread 02-20-22, 08:33 PM
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Autopilot Opportunity

All, I have been working with a dealer for the Bendix AeroCruz 100. Like all the other manufacturers if we have enough people who might buy it, they will certify it. Unlike the other opportunities I have offered and they have accepted my 337D and my pilot services for the certification process. All owners that might be interested check out the autopilot on the web and fill out this form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...3rN6g/viewform You will have to copy and paste it into your browser. It's not a hot link. It should fill in your google account information. If you see mine please change it to yours.
I personally don't think the AeroCruz 100 is the beat all of autopilots but it sure does things better than what we have in these airplanes except for the high end STec. For a lot less money.
It will be for whatever airplane is on the same type certificate as a 337D. That eliminates the 336.
Bendix thinks our airplane can be like a big single and it is willing to tackle the certification. The servos are strong enough and the lack of asymmetrical thrust makes it straight forward. Other than what I have told you what I know. I have no answers.
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Unread 02-21-22, 07:31 AM
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Filled out the form in under a minute, thanks
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Unread 02-21-22, 10:35 PM
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Done and thanks!

It would be great to have a low cost option like this.
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Unread 02-22-22, 07:30 AM
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Is the Bendix just a two-axis? I didn't complete the form because of this question.

"If an STC for the BK Aerocruz 100 2 axis autopilot were available how soon are you looking to install it?"
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Unread 02-22-22, 07:27 PM
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2 Axis

Yes Sir I believe it is. No yaw damp
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Unread 02-23-22, 07:10 AM
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Same here, form completed.
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Unread 02-23-22, 03:03 PM
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Unread 02-28-22, 11:40 AM
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submitted !!!!!
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I'm pretty satisfied with my Gensys/S-Tec 60-2, but I put my name on the list anyway just in case.
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Unread 02-28-22, 07:50 PM
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Update

Hi Guys, Girls, I checked today to see how many of us have signed up. So far 17. BK says we need to get to 60. So please if you haven't put your name in please do. It is not a commitment of course just a survey.
I understand there is a forum on facebook too. I'm not a Facebook guy so could I ask one of you to copy the link and post it there as well.
A modern autopilot option may breath some additional life into our airplanes and make them more valuable down the road. Our airplanes are a good value for the bucks. One more option might bring some new owners to our little niche we have.
A big Thank You to all who have completed the survey so far.
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Done. Thanks for your efforts.
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Unread 03-05-22, 05:50 PM
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Update # 2 and likely the final update

We have produce just 21 replies as interested parties to the Bendix King CRUZ 100 autopilot. Bendix will not discuss an STC for the Skymaster at this time. The reason: not enough interest and therefore not commercially viable.

I thought we had a path forward but we are short by 2/3 of what they need.

A big Thank you to all of those that participated.
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Unread 03-05-22, 08:25 PM
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Well, that sucks because my 400A needs to be replaced.
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