Maintenance and Modifications
Bell Adds Genesys Autopilot as Factory Option on 505
Bell has selected the Genesys Aerosystems VFR HeliSAS Autopilot and Stability Augmentation System for the 505.

Bell has selected the Genesys Aerosystems VFR HeliSAS autopilot and stability augmentation system with envelope protection as a new factory-installed option on the 505 Jet Ranger X light single. Key autopilot features include automatic recovery to near-level flight attitude at all airspeeds; stability engagement throughout all phases of flight; autopilot pitch control, including altitude hold, IAS hold, VS hold, GS autopilot roll control with HDG hold, NAV, LOC, and VOR; optional yaw control; and over- and under-speed protection.