Concerning upgrading to a digital att based autopilot in planes “for the rest of us”, is there any alternative to Garmin (GFC500)?
DFC90?
If going for the GFC500, “easiest” and best working combos seem to also go with Garmin for avionics as well (G5, GI275, GTN/GNC navigators)?
Yes, with the added benefit being that by installing 2x GI275 and a GNS or GTN you can remove everything else in your panel and still be good for IFR.
What’s your opinion? Am I missing something (Avidyne has good navs with the IFD series, Aspen has a PFD, but do these work well with the GFC500)?
The GFC500 needs either the G5 or GI275 to drive it. An Aspen PFD will be “just a display”, not integrating AP outputs. The GFC600 is self contained and can be installed sans G5 or GI275.
