A Garmin Beast Mode Tech-Up!

[@angleofattack]

HELP THE AL GORE RHYTHM -- LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, SHARE! What do you guys think of the Autopilot? Do you like these tech deep-dives? COMMENT BELOW

[@MiranProDesk]

Nice for route-flying. 🍻

[@JacobsphotographyUK]

This is the best aviation KZbinr

[@angleofattack]

You're too kind!

[@shotokanads3325]

Its great to see such an old plane be reborn with all this extra tech.

[@angleofattack]

I agree. She's such an amazing bird!

[@kevincollins8014]

It's so cool to see 23U getting all the love she deserves. Thank you Chris for taking the time to film this and bring us along. P.S. I still have my old Cleeaar!! Shirt and wear it from time to time 👍😁😆

[@angleofattack]

Love to hear it! That's a classic!

[@bjornmclir5015]

Glad you had steve do your install he's a good guy does great work.

[@KevinSmithAviation]

Thank you for the behind the scenes look into installing your autopilot. 23U sure is coming along nicely. I am sure your students love flying with all the awesome upgrades. Keep up the excellent work. Safe skies my friend 🇺🇸🛩️

[@jeremystrout23]

Love these videos as much as the rest! It's cool to see the "mystery behind the magic". Love the content, Chris. Take care and see you at Sun n Fun again next year!

[@angleofattack]

Thanks! Yeah, I think it's really cool and I've genuinely enjoyed educating myself on the whole thing. Happy to share.

[@nossonyoffe3805]

Great panel , and such a Sophisticated auto pilot great choice

[@angleofattack]

Sophisticated behind the scenes, but really so easy to operate. Thanks!

[@joshuab1707]

Looking forward to seeing it in action! Sounds like this will be fantastic for your school and students.

[@byronconn5007]

Can't wait to see to the autopilot used. Great explanation Chris!

[@Ajvella31]

Thats actually super cool to see from the inside and the actual mechanism that makes the things happen. Great vid chris!

[@angleofattack]

It's way too cool.

[@cindipokorny2156]

Love this in-depth look! Just started using the AP in N2018 this spring. It's awesome to understand more.

[@angleofattack]

It was really enlightening. Nice to be able to see how it all comes together.

[@skyepilotte11]

That's going to complete the panel modernization...teally cool. Thx Chris

[@angleofattack]

Yeah, can't really think of anything else that's needed :D

[@ranjrog]

An autopilot is a game changer! I didn’t want to spring for the GFC 500 in my 172 so ended up with the Aerocruz from BK. Not as cool as the GFC 500 but it works great and was quite a bit less! Hope that guy working in the tail doesn’t get a cramp!!

[@LarryPortouw]

Excellent video. Great explanation of why installations are airframe specific.

[@angleofattack]

Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@markmaccani9411]

Great video here Chris. Someday I would like to have one installed but will have to save up some money first.

[@WarrenKimpel]

Thanks for explaining the install process of this up grade

[@angleofattack]

Most welcome.

[@AlexandreFusco_br]

I installed a GFC 500 on my C172 and it was one of the best choices I made. It works together with an AERA760 and does many things, greatly increasing flight safety.

[@JacobsphotographyUK]

Nice

[@WarrenKimpel]

another nice video THANKS

[@angleofattack]

Thanks!

[@xenimaging]

Awesome video. I was always frustrated with how much certified avionics installations cost and now I understand.

[@angleofattack]

These guys did it fast, too. These autopilot installs are very straight forward because they're airframe specific. Outside of that, avionics are project based and subject to many variables.

[@InformationAlpha]

Just a Quick Clarification; TAA Only requires a 2 Axis Autopilot, along with the PFD and MFD of course. Not a 3 Axis. 61.129(j) If you're curious! But the Mighty Skyhawk is looking very fine good sir! Keep up the good work!

[@flysport_tedder]

was coming here to see if anyone else mentioned it. Not many GA planes are 3-axis and I don't think this 172 is either.

[@InformationAlpha]

@@flysport_tedder Yes you are correct. Typically they will be multi-engine aircraft which will have a Yaw Dampener, but even then it's not really a full axis. It just adds pressure to the rudder to maintain coordination.

[@1dullgeek]

Did you mean to crank the music volume so high at 1:11 ?

[@JoshWelsh]

Press F in chat for all headphone wearers

[@1dullgeek]

Hey cool. You clipped it out!

[@angleofattack]

@@1dullgeek Yeah, I don't know how that got past the edit. Had to just take my whole personal intro out. Oh well!

[@1dullgeek]

@@angleofattack Wait. Since that intro got cut, I suddenly can't remember who you are. 😂

[@rammstein1903]

these methods of integrating servos to existing control cables have been around for decades before Garmin was a company.

[@angleofattack]

Fair! Tried and true. If it appeared as though I was giving them sole credit, that wasn't my point. I was merely expressing my own misunderstanding.

[@rammstein1903]

@@angleofattack​​⁠Garmin makes a great product though. I have a full Garmin panel and they make a great system. Fly safe.

[@Jenstyler1]

Nice shirt!

[@angleofattack]

Oh yeah! Wairworthy for the win!

[@jamesrutherford9597]

How effective is it in a wind sheer? Just disengage the AP and manually take control?

[@TheAlf61]

Very nice Chris!’ Beats the PMDG 737!

[@angleofattack]

Sure does because it's REAL

[@mikemccarron1162]

You need to go through cost and length of downtime, etc. would love to hear of all these details.

[@user-xd8ce9ko2x]

How much was installation for the autopilot? Never seen one on a 152/172 so this is really nice to see!

[@angleofattack]

It was roughly $14000 between the unit and the time with the crew. But they often have deals and you can get the unit for a little less.

[@h.matherbennett7356]

I’m hoping to put in a GFC500 too. What was the cost to install it?

[@angleofattack]

It was roughly $14000 between the unit and the time with the crew. But they often have deals and you can get the unit for a little less. Go to a shop that has done a lot of them. Makes all the difference.

[@topofthegreen]

I see a lot of older aircraft being modernized , cheaper than a new one.

[@MiranProDesk]

How much it costs, bro?

[@fly4fun350]

Why are you putting off exhaust pipe extensions? Get rid of those black exhaust stains

[@angleofattack]

Thanks for the reminder. Do you have any idea where to get them?

[@Browneye2566]

Sure is dragging an airplane out of the dark ages (so to speak) and into the modern world. One pertinent question - how much weight does it take from your useful load?