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It's tough doing a price promotion on a brand new product especially with it being a full system since we can't use the existing King servos. The current promotion, before the STC is issued, is an extra year of warranty. There are upgrade paths for those who do have an S-TEC system that brings the starting price down under $10k.

Yup, I am at Genesys Aerosystem/S-TEC now. Sooooo spend the money on getting a new S-TEC 3100 Seriously though, you really have a plenty of options. Upgrading to the IFD540 might be a better move. It works with everything in your current panel and gives you the biggest bang for the buck since you don't have to change much (if any really) going from an existing 530W.

Yes, there are plans for VNAV. We are investigating the capability in the different GPS navigators out there. It's one thing to display the VNAV data on a navigator (like the IFD) but it's another to actually output it in a format that we can use and that's what we are researching. We've approached both Garmin and Avidyne on this matter. Right, in that context the VNAV in our marketing material and POH refers to GPS based instrument approaches.

Just to confirm, the STC will cover the M20B through M20S and the M20TN.

1. The 3100 can take course and heading bugs from the G5 HSI GAD29B. Altitude, VS and IAS bugs will have to be set on the 3100 itself. 2. Certification should be completed by the middle of next year (2019) (of course this is just an estimate). As for the servo warranty, if one places a PO before the STC is issued, they will receive an additional year on existing components (bringing the total to 2 years).

From our tech support team: "Anytime an AP flies an offset, it is either a faulty input signal (DG) or competing signals (DG / GPSS / VAV) vs. Turn Coordinator. If the offset was in all modes, I would suspect a TC “roll centering” procedure is needed. In the situation described, the DG input would be highly suspect. That said, the DG feeds the ST-901 GPSS converter. Before sending the DG out for overhaul, the DG output to the converter should be checked." In case you don't have a dealer that you normally use, you can find one here: http://genesys-aerosystems.com/dealer-locator

The latest update I have is that we are about 7 POs short of the goal.

The 3100 does not need a turn coordinator, it gets roll information from either an internal AHRS or through a PFD (like Aspen or Garmin). It can be flown in roll mode (not NAV or HDG) but if the autopilot is on, the servos are on. Yes, the 3100 works with Garmin PFDs.

No. I don't think the G500 has the ability to set modes on any autopilot.

No, an annunciator will not be needed, the autopilot should be in the field of view. Modes will not display on the G500. We can accept the baro correction coming from the G500.

Not yet. We are working on the TXi interface at the moment and expect it to be the same as the G500/600 interface, but we won’t know for sure until we can test it. I will pass along any information once we test it. The G500/600 interface allows cross communication of ALT and VS bugs and will also display flight director. The modes will not be annunciated on the G500/600, these will be displayed on the 3100 bezel.

The issue is that we don't know if the G1000 communicates to autopilots the same way the G500/600 (one interface that is already supported) does. Without testing the interface, we can't know for certain. It's something that we are investigating at the moment and more information should follow soon.

Unfortunately, we can't use the KFC servos.

Thanks! Currently, modes are not displayed on the Aspen PFD. VS and ALT bugs on the EFD1000 do not transfer to the 3100. Altitude preselect and VS control are available through 3100 bezel inputs. Aspen is working on a software update to enable those, as well as a few more features. Our understanding is that the software update will be out this summer, I'd advise you contact Aspen for a more specific date.

If the comparison was apples to apples, you should be using the GFC600 ($19,995) as the starting point. Even with that said, the GFC600 does not include everything needed for installation, whereas the $9,995 (55X upgrade to 3100) and the $19,995 (new installation) pricing includes all the components that the dealer needs.

Nothing new to report. It is a top project for our Product Manager. I will report back once I have some more information.

We are still looking for about 10 more POs. We should be receiving the Cessna 182, Bonanza A35/36, PA-32 and Cessna 210 (non-pressurized) STC this week or next. With that said, the hangar is full with the next batch of airframes for installation and STC tests. Those airframes are the 177 Cardinal, Cessna 3XX Series, Cessna 4XX Series, Beechcraft Baron, and Piper PA-42. If we get enough interest, we can fit the Mooney Series in sooner rather than later. Let your Genesys dealer know that you're interested in placing a PO for the 3100. Submitting a PO ahead of the STC being issued qualifies you for a special extended warranty. The factory warranty will cover all new parts (new installs and new controllers on upgrades) for 3 years! Additionally, we will extend a 2-year warranty on any currently installed S-TEC servos (a value in the thousands of dollars). This means your 55X servos that were installed in 1998 are now covered under a new 2-year warranty. Our dealers can be found here: http://genesys-aerosystems.com/dealer-locator

Those are all valid concerns. You're not the only one asking about the G1000 integration and I hope to have that answer relatively soon. Looking at the NXi, I'd expect no real changes to the interface but I could be wrong. The 3100 is based on a Part 25 version of the autopilot, so its foundation is deeply rooted in those higher requirements. Couple that with the fact that we've (STEC) has been around for 30 years, I think the teething pain will be little to non-existent. For anyone interested, we have the Pilot Guide available. If you contact Barry LeBlanc, 940-327-0707 or Barry.LeBlanc@genesys-aerosystems.com he can get you a copy.

The GFC500 requires a G5 ADI, installation kit and pitch trim. This could add another $5,000 or so. A GFC500 with pitch trim, install pack and G5 is $11,344. Plus the installation will be higher as they need to replace any existing S-TEC components.

$11,995. (dual axis upgrade – trim not already installed) – you will need to return your System 30 programmer/computer for this price. The GPSS converter is no longer required. However, if you have an old DG or HSI (i.e. non-EFIS or KCS55A) then the converter box supplied with the ST-901 GPSS conversion kit will be repurposed as a heading/course converter. The 3100 uses a Pulse Width Modulated (PWM) signal to drive the servo motors rather than a ramped voltage signal used with previous S-TEC autopilot systems. This allows the servo always receive maximum voltage and avoids any high startup voltage problems. The speed is controlled more accurately by the frequency of the PWM signal. With over 140,000 servos in the field, this allows customers to upgrade existing S-TEC autopilot systems without swapping out expensive servo motors.

@mike_elliott , it can be any combination of Mooney models that equals 15 PO's. I will correct that in my post.

We're looking into the G1000 to S-TEC3100 integration at the moment and will post here once I have a definitive answer.

Hi all! You might remember me from my days at Avidyne (I started the interest thread awhile back about the DFC90 interest). I am now with Genesys Aerosystems and have some exciting news... Genesys Aerosystems is looking for 15 Mooney owners to either upgrade or install a new S-TEC 3100 installation. The models that we are looking for are the M20B, C, D, E, F, G, J, K, L, M, R, S and TN. These models can be accomplished on a single STC. We would need a commitment from 15 owners to proceed with the STC. The commitments would be in the form of a purchase order to a Genesys Authorized Installation Center. Genesys Aerosystems S-TEC 3100 is a digital attitude-based autopilot that gives you a list of workload-reducing and safety-enhancing capabilities. Compatible with advanced digital sources & EFIS displays from Garmin, Aspen and others, the S-TEC 3100 delivers unmatched features and benefits: Precise, digital flight control for every phase of flight 2-axis (3-axis option on some models) Automatic Trim included Envelope Protection/Alerting Straight and Level Recovery Precision Approaches/Missed Approaches Indicated Airspeed Hold Altitude Preselect And much more! For the Mooney owners who currently have an S-TEC autopilot installed, the upgrade price will depend on the equipment already installed. This will be an outstanding bargain to get the benefits of a fully integrated digital autopilot, especially considering the additional safety features which it will bring. Upgrades start at $9,995 retail. For the Mooney owners who currently do not have an S-TEC autopilot installed. The 2-axis S-TEC 3100 is $19,995 retail for a new digital flight control system, which includes altitude hold, auto trim and altitude preselect, as well as new features such as envelope protection and straight and level mode. The 3-axis version adds Yaw Damper and is $24,995 retail. Genesys Aerosystems S-TEC autopilot STC process is determined by which model owners express interest. This past 6 months we have received requests from a number of Mooney owners’ inquiring about an upgrade path or for a new 3100 Autopilot system installation. The biggest benefit to submitting a purchase order early is that we will extend the 2-year warranty to 3 years for all new parts from the factory (new installs and new controllers/servos). In addition, we are offering a 2-year warranty on any currently installed S-TEC servos. No matter how old they are. The extended warranty offer is only valid until we gain the STC. Once that occurs, the regular warranty period will be offered. If you have questions or would like to find your nearest Genesys-Aerosystems dealer, you can reach out to me or contact our Regional Sales Manager, Barry, in of the Mooney STC program at: Barry LeBlanc Mobile: 940.327.0707 Barry.LeBlanc@genesys-aerosystems.com www.genesys-aerosystems.com

Neither, the space shuttle... Any announcements won't be made in January. The earliest one would be February.

DFC90 development projects are on hold for the moment. We needed to pull resources onto a few other projects to be announced in 2018.