Your Aircraft Can Do More.
So Can You.
Most pilots fly without an autopilot not because they don't want one — but because they don't know if it's right for their aircraft, their panel, or their budget. That's exactly what this is for.
Tell us what you're trying to solve
"I want to fly safer — especially on long legs or in deteriorating weather."
An autopilot doesn't replace your judgment. It gives you capacity to use it.
"I fly IFR and I want a system I can actually trust on an approach."
GPS approach capability, certified, with EFIS systems you already have.
"Long cross-countries are exhausting. I want the workload off my hands."
Two-axis control. Altitude hold. GPS steering. You monitor, it flies.
"I want a certified autopilot without a $25,000 panel rebuild."
No EFIS required. No Garmin-only GPS. Any A&P with IA can install it.
"I'm planning a panel upgrade and I don't know where to start."
Aircraft compatibility, installer coordination, and panel strategy — before money changes hands.
FAA-certified across Cessna, Grumman, and Piper families
SA04230CH — not experimental, not provisional
One person answers the phone. One person knows this system cold.
Owned and flown IFR in a Grumman Tiger with a Trio installed. Not a spec sheet.
Garmin makes excellent autopilots.
They're also about twice the price.
The GFC 500 is a capable system — but it requires a certified Garmin EFIS, a Garmin GPS, and a Garmin-authorized installer before it flies. The Trio does the same job on approaches, works with your existing panel, and installs with any A&P/IA. We lay out the full breakdown — sourced pricing, the EFIS requirement, the Bendix King Aerocruze 100 — honestly, side by side.
See the full honest comparison — Trio vs. Garmin vs. Bendix King →
Not a sales desk.
A pilot who flies this system.
Jeff Johnson is an instrument-rated Grumman Tiger owner. N1595R has a Trio Pro Pilot installed, paired with dual uAvionix AV-30C units and a Garmin GNS430W. He flies IFR with it. He's flown coupled GPS approaches with it in actual IMC.
When you call TrioAutopilots.com, you talk to Jeff. He reviews your aircraft, your panel configuration, and your mission before making any recommendation. No call centers. No dealer queues. No one reading from a spec sheet.
That's not a marketing line. It's just how this works.
Tell Us About Your Aircraft
N-number, make, model, existing avionics. That's the starting point. Call, email, or fill out the consultation form.
We Confirm Compatibility
STC coverage, panel configuration, EFIS and GPS compatibility — confirmed before any money changes hands.
You Get a Clear Path Forward
Equipment recommendation, installer coordination, and a realistic budget — not just the autopilot price.
Your Aircraft Gets the Upgrade
System ships, installer is ready, and support is there after first flight when the real questions come up.
The Research Ends Here.
The Conversation Starts Now.
Every pilot who has gone through this process says the same thing: they wish they had made the call sooner. There's no pressure on this end — just a straight answer about whether Trio is right for your aircraft.
Fly the approach.