GPS Steering

GPS Steering

GPS Steering

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Overview: The document provides a detailed description of the GPSS (GPS Steering System) technology developed by Genesys Aerosystems, designed to enhance autopilot functionality in general aviation by interfacing with GPS systems to execute pre-programmed flight plans hands-free.
Specifications: GPSS integrates with GPS navigators to output roll steering commands, allowing for precise navigation and smooth waypoint transitions. It is compatible with any existing S-TEC model autopilot and can be retrofitted as an add-on module.
Procedures: GPSS anticipates course changes by calculating the exact turn initiation point based on the aircraft's ground speed, enabling a smooth transition between flight legs. This reduces pilot workload by eliminating the need to manually adjust course settings during leg changes.
Functionality: The system supports enroute navigation and approach procedures, including DME arcs, procedure turns, and holding patterns. It ensures accurate course tracking by utilizing roll steering commands, which are more precise than traditional CDI or HSI needle deflections.
Installation: The GPSS module is installed by authorized dealers and interfaces with the autopilot's heading function. It includes a panel-mounted switch for selecting GPSS or Heading mode, with a light indicator for activation status.
Relevance: GPSS is designed to be future-proof, compatible with current and future GPS systems, ensuring long-term usability and integration with evolving aviation technology.
Contact Information: Genesys Aerosystems, One S-TEC Way, Municipal Airport, Mineral Wells, TX 76067 USA. Phone: 1-817-215-7600. Website: genesys-aerosystems.com
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Complete gps flight tracking smooth waypoint transitions reduced pilot workload enhanced autopilot functionality Affordable GPS roll steering for general aviation Complete GPS Flight Tracking: Interfaces with GPS to fly pre-programmed flight plans hands-free. Smooth Waypoint Transitions: Calculates turn initiation point to fly from centerline of current leg to centerline of new leg, enabling autopilot to fly a precisely-curved transition path between legs. Reduced Pilot Workload: Eliminates need to set course arrow or heading bug at leg changes. Enhanced Autopilot Functionality: Fully-interoperable with any existing S-TEC model autopilot.* *Please check STC list for applicability

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Copyright © 2014 Genesys Aerosystems. All rights reserved. GPSS Get from point A to point E hands-off with GPSS The GPSS interfaces with the composite roll steering commands output by GPS navigators to fly a complete, pre-programmed flight plan—hands off. If the GPS database includes instrument approach procedures, the flight plan can also include an approach to the destination airport. GPSS is available as a standard feature on the System Fifty-Five X autopilot, and is also available as an upgrade to any existing S-TEC autopilot.* What is it? In the past, general aviation autopilots flew navigational...

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