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What Kind of Pilot Buys an S-TEC? A pilot who likes to turn jet fuel into noise
When Tom Foley needed an autopilot for his aircraft, he choose an S-TEC 60-2. S-TEC adjusted the autopilot gains specifically for the Gnat since they are capable of maximum air speeds of 636 mph and have a ceiling of 48,000 feet, and Foley's Gnat is also approved for aerobatic flight.
The 60-2 was installed over four years ago and has worked flawlessly since then. "It permits me to fly in IMC conditions I wouldn't fly in otherwise and makes normal en route flying in all conditions a lot more enjoyable. I've logged 500 hours or so on the plane since the System 60 was installed," said Foley.
The Folland Gnat and its cockpit with an S-TEC 60-2 installed. |
Make that 100 pounds of fuel every 6.4 minutes at 40,000 feet, according to an October 1997 Flying article written by J. Mac McClellan about the Folland Gnat.