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Autopilot approved for WACO

By Janice Wood · November 1, 2012 ·

WACO Classic Aircraft has won FAA approval of the S-TEC System 55X autopilot STC for installation in the WACO YMF-F5C and 5D.

WACO will now be able to offer an autopilot installation in the aircraft, which will help improve the safety of flying and lessen the workload for the pilot by offering altitude preselector, flight director and electrical trim system, company officials said.

The first installation in the field is in the factory demo plane, officials add.

For more information: WACOClassic.com

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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