Avionics
Garmin Announces Flight Control System for Bell 505
Garmin expects to certify the GFC 600H flight control system for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in the first half of next year.

Garmin expects to certify the GFC 600H flight control system for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in the first half of next year, the Olathe, Kansas-based avionics manufacturer announced today. The attitude-based system will have several helicopter-tailored features, including attitude hold, Garmin Helicopter Electronic Stability and Protection (H-ESP), dedicated return-to-level mode, hover assist, and over-speed and low-speed protection. Following STC approval, the GFC 600H will be available through select Garmin dealers as a retrofit installation.