Rotorcraft
Garmin Foresees GI 275 Certification in March
Garmin should have FAA supplemental type certification for the GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Part 27 helicopters in March.

FAA STC approval for Garmin's GI 275 electronic flight instrument in Part 27 helicopters is imminent, the avionics manufacturer said this week at Heli-Expo. The GI 275 uses a common 3.125-inch flight instrument size, allowing convenient installation while preserving existing instrument panels. When installed as a primary attitude indicator, the instrument offers improved reliability, potential weight savings, and reduced maintenance compared to vacuum-driven attitude indicators.