Used Auto Pilot Questions

[rick bell]

Originally Posted by cessnadriver

HELLO all.
I'm looking to install a "SIMPLE" heading auto-pilot in my '65 C337! I've done some investigation about STC used for like S-TEC, what a hassle! I understand that if I buy a used S-TEC I'd have to send the major components to S-TEC and have them re-certify them BEFORE they'll approve the system and send a new STC number for that installation. I was wondering if I could install a good used Cessna (ARC) auto-pilot with much less hassle-since My C337 had an ARC auto-pilot as an option?? Any thoughts? I also understand that the ARC auto's aren't all that great to begin with but, like I said, I just want a basic system. ANY and ALL help would be appreciated.
Thanks, BILLS bstory@pa.rr.com

the best autopilot is _____ YOU

these fat broads trim out beautiful and only need a nudge now and then
you never would put a harness on your spouse when a little tender nudge will do.
but what do i know

[jchronic]

Can't disagree with that observation. When I picked up my airplane after purchase, ferried it from Indianapolis back to Mass., just shy of 5 hours en route. Tried the A/P briefly just for fun but hand flew most of it and ate lunch along the way. And our surveys can go up to 5 hours and on the straight & level portions it pretty much flies itself. They do trim out beautifully - if they're rigged OK.

Joe

[cessnadriver]

Okay guys- I understand it trims "beautifully". I fly for the Civil Air Patrol were most of my flying is two plus hours shuttling aircraft to and from maintenance. It's nice to set the old auto (it only has heading axis) and enjoy the flight and eat my lunch, knowing my return trip will be without an auto and having to make many stop along the way. I just figured with having a powerful twin, it would be nice to have an auto to help the flight along.
Thanks for the replies.
BILLS
(NEWBY SKYMASTER OWNER)

[sns3guppy]

The skymaster is a powerful twin?

[cessnadriver]

TO: sns3guppy
Yes-for a single Cessna driver A Skymaster would be a powerful twin to me.
BILLS

[Red Air Rambo]

Originally Posted by cessnadriver

TO: sns3guppy
Yes-for a single Cessna driver A Skymaster would be a powerful twin to me.
BILLS

+1 coming from a 182, but I used to fly an F-16 and the power that the Skymaster has works great for me! I just don't see anything out there that can do what it does.

[sns3guppy]

I guess I'm not seeing it. Many light twins exceed the Skymaster in performance and power. The C337 is a great little airplane, but it's neither powerful nor a top performer.