Avionics
Bell 407GXi Autopilot UK-Approved
Bell's 3-axis autopilot is available as factory option or retrofit on Bell 407GXis.
Bell’s 407GXi
Bell’s 407GXi 3-axis autopilot will now be available to customers in the UK. (Photo: Barry Ambrose)

Bell’s 407GXi autopilot has received certification from the United Kingdom’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). It is available in 2- and 3-axis configurations: the 2-axis version includes pitch control (altitude hold, IAS hold) and roll control (HDG hold, NAV, vertical navigation mode), and the 3-axis option adds yaw control. 

In addition, the system is equipped with a stability augmentation system to automatically recover the aircraft to near-level flight attitude at all speeds in the event of adverse roll or pitch; stability engagement throughout all phases of flight; and envelope protection to prevent overspeeding and under speeding. Owners can specify the autopilot system on new Bell 407GXis or have the system retrofitted.