| Feature | AeroCopilot | Garmin Pilot |
|---|---|---|
Smart Glide engine-out routing (panel-bound) Garmin advantage — requires Garmin panel hardware | ||
Garmin Connext panel binding (FlightStream) Hardware integration unique to Garmin ecosystem | ||
AI copilot for flight Q&A grounded in FAA/NOAA | ||
Multi-mode (Part 91 / 61 / 107 / SFAR 194) | ||
Live LAANC Submit + status timeline Marathon Rank 1 | ||
CloudAhoy-style maneuver detection debrief Marathon Rank 2 | ||
Synthetic Vision 3D AeroCopilot adds helicopter wire-strike defense | ||
IFR §91.169 alternate validator | ||
Web-first (no app install required) | ||
Monthly billing (no annual lock-in) | ||
Free CFI accounts | ||
Starting price | $24.99/mo | $99.99/yr (≈$8.33/mo annual) |
Pricing snapshot
AeroCopilot
$24.99/mo
Garmin Pilot
$99.99/yr (Standard)
Source: flygarmin.com Garmin Pilot pricing (Standard, 2026)
How we think about it
Garmin Pilot is the obvious choice if you fly behind a Garmin panel — Smart Glide and Connext make the cockpit experience feel native. AeroCopilot is the choice when you also need an AI copilot, currency tracking, LAANC submission, debrief, school management, or any work that lives outside the panel.