Bell 505 / Garmin GFC 600H Autopilot Demo Flight

Ride along with Vertical contributor Michael Maya Charles as he receives a demonstration of Garmin's GFC 600H autopilot, now certified for the Bell 505 helicopter. He came away convinced that the GFC 600H is a true game changer with the potential to greatly enhance handling and safety in light helicopters. Read his full pilot report in the August-September 2021 issue of Vertical.

[@GRosa250]

I already love the 505 and the GFC 600h is the cherry on top

[@jerrodcorey25]

I really like the flying characteristics of that 505 and I also like when the co-pilot pulled the prank at 4:54 . . . . He thought you were going to puke in his pocket that's awesome

[@Big.Ron1]

This is cool. Are they going to put 4 axis autopilot in this? Certify it for IFR? Thank you.

[@corradovanaken3553]

Right now it’s only certified for 3 axis. The 407 is certified to IFR, and one of the only single engine heli’s on the market.

[@artie782]

This Technolgy is amazing if only Kobe's helicopter would have this the outcome might have been different .

[@Labroke]

It was his time everything happens for a reason. Sad but true all of us will one day face our maker at exactly when we are meant to meet him accident or no sickness will come at the exact hour, minute, second, etc....