TruTrak was developing an autopilot using RC servos and trim tabs and I was following it with interest. What bogged them down (and they finally abandoned the project) was the approach of developing a kit for each type of aircraft. They started with the RV-4, "self-certifying" each model of aircraft as they went along. It became a long-winded and tenuous thing to wait for, both for them and for customers. So they gave it up and since the name "ECO" is involved a good guess would be that this autopilot is the offspring of the TruTrack project. This current offering seems to be taking the common sense approach of not tailoring the tabs to each model of aircraft. I never saw the sense of TruTrak's approach. Adding things up, this unit would ship for just under $4,000. Of course one would want the waterproof servos.
Interesting. MikeKSEE On Friday, September 16, 2022 at 05:08:10 AM PDT, Michael Quinn via KRnet <krnet@list.krnet.org> wrote: In my research I came across https://www.aircraftautomation.com/products/supereco-autopilot | | The Lightest Autopilot for Light-Sport & Experimental AircraftThe SuperECO Autopilot will instantly reduce your fatigue during long flights by automatically adjusting the pitch, roll, and yaw of your light-sport or experimental aircraft using our carbon fiber trim tab technology powered by RC servos. It's time to turn your cockpit automation dreams into reality.www.aircraftautomation.com | Thoughts? Others experience with this?
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