Trio autopilot

[bradp]

 

Not an advertisement, but I wanted to share this email I got from the Trio autopilot group (Paul Odum. Paul.odum@sbcglobal.net)

 

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Mooney drivers !

 

We had a great meeting last week with the FAA to kick off the Trio Pro Pilot autopilot STC approval project.

 

The STC Group, is holding an engineering meeting next week to decide who gets the resources for the next couple of A/P install kit design projects.

 

I’ve got three (3) of you on my Firm commit list. I need at least 25 to 30 of you on the Firm list in order to throw engineering team members at your Mooneys.

 

It’s time to step up to the plate and get on the list everyone.

 

I’ve got Joel K., Jason K, and Ray Slocum on the Firm list.

 

Ping me before next Tuesday, get on your type group lists, and get them to belly up to the bar.

 

Cheers,

 

Paul C. Odum

The STC Group, LLC

Camarillo Airport, California (KCMA)

Mobile +1 805 304 5246

mailto:paul.odum@thestcgroupllc.com

“Fusing Tech with Tradition”

 

I'm not sure my wife / CFO will let me be on the firm commit list at this point, but I thought I'd share if there is interest.

 

 

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[LevelWing]

What does the cost look like for their Pro Pilot Autopilot system? I see the prices for experimental aircraft on their website, but not the certified aircraft prices. By "firm commit", does he just want an email or is he wanting money?

[bradp]

I was wondering the exact same two questions. Anyone know?


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[aviatoreb]

By memory I thought I read that there is envelope protection - but now I am not finding it.  Was I mistaking that?

[aviatoreb]

On 4/17/2017 at 8:48 PM, aviatoreb said:

By memory I thought I read that there is envelope protection - but now I am not finding it.  Was I mistaking that?

Aha - this is where I read that this autopilot has envelope protection

http://www.trioavionics.com/press.htm

if this is right then I would commit

even better if it also has a straight and level button.  I need to call and see what it really has but with those features I would consider replacing my excellent but expensive to maintain kfc200

 

[bradp]

Thanks for pointing that out Erik. Are these features going to be available with the STC model? I'd assume so, but should ask to make sure it's not a dumbed down. Also TrueTrak emails alluded to the fact that they will need a higher level PMA application to interface with certified avionics. Is that the case for the Trio or will they already have that PMA?


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