Evolution Pro PFD and the Genesys (S-TEC) System 55x autopilot
The ultimate in autopilot integration
The award-winning Aspen Evolution Pro 1000 primary flight display (PFD) and the System 55X autopilot by Genesys Aerosystems have created an autopilot solution to provide the highest level of safety and precision flying for general aviation aircraft.
Evolution Pro PFD and the Genesys (S-TEC) System 55x autopilot
Overview
Tightly integrated solution
Aspen’s Pro PFD with the Genesys System 55X autopilot enhances and expands the basic 55X autopilot function and streamlines the controls, reducing workload. When combined with all the features and benefits of Aspen’s glass panel technology, flying becomes easier and safer, especially for single pilot IFR missions.
Maximum stability and accuracy
The Genesys System 55X is a fully IFR-capable autopilot with nav and glide slope intercepts that make it ideal for approaches which brings a new level of safety to your aircraft. With its GPS roll steering feature, it provides extremely accurate, hands-off GPS navigation. It also adds flight director capability for more precise hand flying.
Together, the System 55X autopilot and Aspen’s Pro PFD bring a new level of precision and safety to your cockpit. The feature-rich Evolution Flight Display system presents all your critical flight information in one, easy-to-read location for flying that is simpler… and safer.
System Benefits
- Save panel space: Separate displays are no longer needed; functions are incorporated in the PFD
- Save workload: No multiple altimeter setting adjustments needed; engagement of autopilot functions are faster and simpler.
- Upgrades your panel and improves instrument scan: Replaces separate monochrome displays, push buttons and panel knobs with a full color display directly in the pilot’s line of sight.
- Smooth, automatic level-off and no altitude overshoot: Adds altitude preselect integrated with commanded “smart” vertical speed technology. Reduces vertical speed as the preselected altitude is approached.
Key Features
- Ability to set desired vertical speed and altitude capture on the PFD.
- All autopilot annunciations are displayed in the pilot’s line of sight, reducing pilot scan.
- Adds flight director capability for coupled autopilot operations as well as hand flying for smoother control.
- Autopilot vertical speed command reduces when approaching set altitude for smooth transitions during altitude capture.
Installations
Integrating the System 55X autopilot with Aspen displays requires a software unlock and Analog Converter Unit 2 (ACU2). The software unlock is priced at $1,995 for customers who already have an ACU2 installed. For those customers who require an ACU2, bundled pricing for the ACU2 and System 55X unlock is $3,195.