Technicians will learn how to plan, install, interface, configure and check out an installation of a primary flight display, EHSI and GPS/Nav/Com consisting of dual Garmin GI 275, a Garmin GTN 650 touch screen, and a Garmin GTX 345 transponder. Designed for technicians who have experience with avionics installation practices and are looking for more training integrating common general aviation installations.
Presented by: Don Dominguez of Radioman Avionics
Course Goals:
Installation basics
- Review
- Installation tools and supplies
- Soldering skills
- Connector assembly
- Co-ax termination
- Review diagrams
- Make aircraft interface drawing specific to this aircraft
- Power-point showing schematic built-up
- Garmin Primay Flight Display and EHSI Installation - Dual GI 275
- Garmin GPS/Nav/Com Installation – GTN650
- Garmin Transponder Installation - GTX 345
- System Configurations
- Test System
- Documentation
- Final check outs
Harold O.
5
This was my first avionics experience & Don along with the team over at AEA were amazing. 10/10
Michael M.
5
Good class, be prepared to learn everything about Garmin Installs. Nice facility and comfortable classroom.
Joe H.
5
Great use of time, effort and money to attend.
Paul P.
5
Highly recommend
Alex M.
5
Well worth the visit.
Brandon H.
5
Well worth the money, time and energy. Learned many tips and advice for future use.
Hunter K.
5
Ask question during class.
Kyle M.
5
Great training with latest Garmin equipment.
Charles A.
4.8
Take as many notes as you can and ask all questions you can think of!
Petr K.
5
Excellent training experience for entry level avionics tech. Class provided you with theoretical & practical knowledge, including references to FARS & 337
Christian P.
5
A clear and in-depth class that is well thought out and professionally instructed.
Douglas S.
5
Well worth the time.
Cody C.
5
The instructor was well informed an the material provided was good quality.
Matthew D.
4.6
Take this class if you are very unexperienced with avionics.
Noah G.
5
You'll learn everything from hands on assembly to configure and logs
Ronald B.
5
Very informative on installing and routing wires into your panel.
Richard H.
5
Good practical information for real world installation.
Matt C.
5
Have a base technical skill of wiring/soldering/schematic reading.
Yeugen C.
5
Great class to sharpen skills
David M.
5
Pay attention to pin hole numbers
Austin W.
5
Worth every second and penny spent. Wealth of knowledge on the leading industry equipment.
Ed B.
5
If you're new to avionics....this is good!
Del H.
4.8
Just sign up already!
Dave G.
5
Cant be beat. No college course can compare for real world hands on training that will immediately useful in the shop. Well worth the time and money.
Alex D.
3.8
Great course. Great people. More directed at beginners but does have something for everyone.
Jerry S.
5
World class avionics training - bar none - the BEST!
Corey S.
5
Great class very informative, good resource for GI275 installers & others.
Connor S.
4.8
Great 3 day course. Busy fast pace. I would recommend the beginning course if you have limited experience.
Miles K.
4.6
AEA does a great job with avionics courses and the facility / staff are great! - Worth it!
Julia A.
5
This was a great course that offers a hands on approach to install & integration of systems.
Manuel V.
5
This course is worth the time and money for professionals currently working and pursing a career in Avionics.
Craig H.
5
Come ready to ask questions
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