US Avionics manufacturer Aspen this week announced the availability of integrated Trio Pro Pilot autopilots for a range of the most common general aviation aircraft models.
The Trio Pro Pilot is an economic two-axis digital autopilot that can now be controlled through Aspen avionics such as the Evolution E5 and Pro Max PFD.
“Aspen welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with Trio Avionics to provide an affordable digital autopilot/electronic flight display system for aircraft owners seeking an alternative option beyond a single manufacturer," said Mark Ferrari, Aspen vice president of sales and customer support.
"We continue to offer an open integration platform that provides aircraft owners a choice when it comes to equipping their aircraft with the latest technology."
Functions of the Trio Pro Pilot include horizontal tracking and course intercept, vertical hold, climb and descent modes, auto wing-level recovery and automatic 180-degree turn.
“Trio Avionics is pleased to offer our autopilot integration with the Aspen Avionics flight display system to the general aviation community," said Jeff Odum, managing director of Trio parent STC Group.
"Like Aspen, we firmly adopt the concept of offering affordable avionics alternatives. Aspen Avionics systems are by far the most intuitive interface we will develop.
"We look to add more functionality as the relationship progresses."
Trio's Pro Pilot retails for $US5995 with a package deal with Aspen's Evolution E5 priced at $US10,750.
More information including the list of models is available on the Aspen Avionics and Trio Avionics websites.