The AEA International Convention & Trade Show is where you need to be to learn about the latest regulatory issues impacting your business. Each year, representatives from the civil aviation authorities, including the FAA, TCCA, EASA and others, convene at the AEA convention to share vital regulatory information with all attendees.
The AEA’s popular technical training workshops provide hundreds of convention attendees with the latest in product information, troubleshooting tips, installation recommendations, answers to certification issues and more.
All training and regulatory sessions are accepted for credit toward the AEA’s Avionics Training Excellence Award and the FAA’s IA renewal and AMT awards.
7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.Monday, March 13Room 208-209
Moderated by Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government & industry affairs
The opening Regulatory Rise and Shine will focus on regulatory changes affecting the AEA membership. This session will include an update on the regulations, policies and guidance that affect the membership including NORSEE, commercial parts, risk-based PMA and the philosophical changes coming as a result of the Part 23 rewrite.
8:30 a.m.Monday, March 13Great Hall
After Opening/Awards - NoonMonday, March 13Great Hall
The New Product Introductions always is one of the most popular sessions at this annual event, but it has quickly evolved into a must-see, cornerstone showcase in recent years. The event is now the primary launching pad for companies to unveil the latest and greatest in new avionics products and services coming to market for the current year, and more and more industry leaders are taking notice.
So what will be the most-exciting new product announced in 2017? see more
Four 1-hour sessionsMonday, March 13Room 202
Presented by Kyle White, Founder and President
Aviation Solutions will conduct four sessions. Topics will include:
1 p.m - 5 p.m.Monday, March 13210
Presented by TJ Sutton, Technical Support Representative
IFD 550/540/440, AMX240 Audio and AXP 340/322/SkyTrax ADS-B for dealers who sell, install, service and/or troubleshoot any Avidyne product, this product technical training includes installation, troubleshooting and certification considerations.
1 p.m - 5 p.m.Monday, March 13213
Presented by Dave Horan, Product Applications Engineer
IFR6000 operations training with an emphasis on ADS-B test methods.
1 p.m - 5 p.m.Monday, March 13Room RO1
Satellite Theory, ATG Theory, Satellite Services including Inmarsat and ViaSat, Air To Ground Services including GoGo and Smart Sky, 3G/ 4G Ground Network, Network Theory, Hardware including Satcom Basics and Router Basics, Integrated Solutions, Connectivity Roadmap and Connected Aircraft
1 p.m - 5 p.m.Monday, March 13Room 204
Presented by Mark Mata, Director of Training
Satellite system updates, connectivity troubleshooting & SDR configurations.
1 p.m - 5 p.m.Monday, March 13Room 203
Presented by Jodie Brown, Owner, Summit Solutions
From service driving sales to improving your selling skills, Summit Solutions has provided members with sales training essential to success. This session focuses on sales consultation, the internet informed consumers and how to succeed in a changing dealer channel environment.
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Monday, March 13Room 205
Presented by Brad Brunson, Technical Sales Manager
RANGR Technical Installation
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.Monday, March 13Room 214
Presented by Sam Cooper, L3 ACSS Customer Support Engineer
Installation of new NXT 700 & NXG 900 ADS-B solution for business jets. Participants will learn how to install and integrate with existing TCAS II and control panels. Installation and integration of new EFI 650 LCD replacement display. Review of the latest release of Lynx NGT 9000 and ESI 500. Learn how to enable and integrate new options and interfaces.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Monday, March 13Room 208-209
Presented by Kris Garberg, Director of Sales
Installation and technical information for Stratus ESG transponder and ADS-B receivers. This session will include a product overview of Vision 1000, Appareo’s certified flight data recorder which also captures cockpit image and audio.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Monday, March 13Room 207
Presented by Jeff Kauffman, Senior Product Manager
AeroWave 100, KSN 770 and ADS-B Solutions
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Monday, March 13Room 205
Presented by Lisa Brauch, Manager - Accounting Operations, Garmin
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.Monday, March 13Room 214
Presented by Ross Cairns, Founder and Managing Member
How to solve integration issues on your aircraft using the Highly Configurable Adaptable Avionics BA-440 and new BA-540 (Session II).
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 208-209
Moderated by Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government & industry affairs
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 204
Presented by Jeff Kauffman, Senior Product Manager
AeroWave 100, KSN 770 and ADS-B Solutions
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 206
Presented by Matt Christianson, Field Service Engineer
HeliSAS autopilot system overview and troubleshooting.
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 213
Presented by Michael Fetcko, Principal Marketing Manager
Airborne Data Router (ADR) and providing technical training on its abilities as well as configuration training for the unit.
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 207
Presented by Dan Buzz, President
ADS-B Out solutions using the Rockwell Collins TDR-94/94D or the Honeywell RCZ-8xx transponder using CMD Flight Solutions AML STCs for Part 25 and Part 23 business and personal aircraft.
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 205
Presented by Curt Campbell, Technical Representative
Compass system theory and troubleshooting
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 203
Presented by Ash Vij, President
Installation of Guardian Avionics family of products USB charging, iPad products, flight data recorders and CO detectors.
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 202
The Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certification Exam, as well as the Radio Communications, Dependent Navigation, Onboard Communication and Autonomous Navigation Systems Endorsements, will be available at the 2017 Convention.
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 205
Presented by Steve Broderick, Sales & Business
Loud speaker systems: what they are and why you need one, selecting the right system by airframe type and purpose of equipment. Certification, mounting options, operation, controller options, environmental qualifications and the future.
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 203
Presented by Jeff Kroeller, Senior Manager, Business Development
In-seat power systems for passengers and crew. USB versus AC power availability and the evolution of USB and what it means for consumers and their devices.
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 207
Presented by Aaron Hall, Director ADS-B Systems Engineering
Evaluation of equipment, types of airframes and pairing requirements. Understanding the TSO cert level, STC process and FAA Memorandum on installation of paired systems.
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 212
Presented by Kyle Price, Field Service Engineer
The workshop will cover Universal’s web-based technical resources and tools, including the UniNet Online Service Center, and will feature a live demonstration with navigation tips.
10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Tuesday, March 14Hall B
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Tuesday, March 14Room 212
7 a.m. - 8 a.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 208
Moderated by Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government & industry affairs
Progress report on installed ADS-B equipment. Guidance for installing ADS-B Out, equipage and implementation updates, post-installation performance statistics, and common installation mistakes. Presented by Jim Marks, FAA Aviation Safety Inspector
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 212
Presented by TJ Sutton, Technical Support Representative
IFD550/540 for dealers who sell, install, service and/or troubleshoot any Avidyne product, this product technical training includes installation, troubleshooting and certification considerations.
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 204
Presented by Jeff Kauffman, Senior Product Manager
AeroWave 100, KSN 770 and ADS-B Solutions
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 205
Presented by Lisa Brauch, Manager - Accounting Operations, Garmin
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 206
Presented by Al Gialousis, Field Service Engineer
S-Tec autopilot systems installation and troubleshooting.
Two 1-hour sessionsWednesday, March 15Room 207
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 203
Presented by Andy Davis, CEO
How to install Trig’s certified avionics. ADS-B – looking at the technology and regulations to achieve 2020 compliance, ADS-B Out Transponders – practical installation advice and STC compliance, TY96 / TY97 Radios, TMA44 / TMA45 Audio Panels, installation, set up and feature selection. Technical updates.
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 214
Presented by Russ Smith, Avionics Business Development Manager
Overview training on ADS-B Out equipment installation testing using the IFR6000.
8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 213
Presented by Eric Delash, Technical Sales Engineer
Strategies for CMS/IFE obsolescence. Wireless in-flight entertainment and CMS control, it’s here!
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 202
The Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certification Exam, as well as the Radio Communications, Dependent Navigation, Onboard Communication and Autonomous Navigation Systems Endorsements, will be available at the 2017 Convention.
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 214
Presented by Dave Wilcox, Field Service Engineer
Installation, configuration, troubleshooting and certification of Aspen products.
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 213
Presented by Darren Emery, Director Product Support Engineering
Air-to-ground connectivity for business aviation; significant benefits, capabilities, operation and installation of the SmartSky 4G Air-to-ground system.
10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.Wednesday, March 15Hall B
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 205
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.Wednesday, March 15Room 205
8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.Thursday, March 16Room 208
Presented by Mike Berryhill, Field Service Engineer
Installation, configuration, and certification for new Garmin products as well as GTX 3X5/GTX330. Review of GTX 3X5 G1000 integration. Flight Stream 510 and database concierge and the FlyGarmin.com website. Garmin Pilot App Dealer Mode. Review of G5 for certified aircraft. Complete update on new transponder operations based on the latest software. The newly announced G1000 NXI system differences and maintenance tasks will be briefly addressed. Additionally, the latest service bulletin and service advisories will be discussed.
8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.Thursday, March 16Room 205
Presented by Joe Byrne, Training Manager
Introduction to In-Flight Connectivity Course (Business Jet Passenger-centric)
This course will be a basic introduction to the concepts of in-flight connectivity. The course is designed to introduce aviation personnel to the equipment and technology of in-flight connectivity, the equipment, the capabilities and limitations of typical systems.
Subject matter covered will include, but not limited to:
8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.Thursday, March 16Room 204
Presented by John Fowler, Sr. Customer Training Specialist, Rockwell Collins
Venue HD Cabin Management System overview with hands-on demo.
8:15 a.m. - 5 p.m.Thursday, March 16Room 210
Presented by Alex Rodriguez
Taking the applicant from the new and novel concept to producing and marketing the product (STC, kit, etc.). The course will start at the concept phase and walk through the documentation and communication; certification plan; demonstration; production (kit/PMA); and then continued airworthiness while following the FAA and Industry Guide to Product Certification where applicable.
8:15 - NoonThursday, March 16Room 212
Presented by Mark Mata, Director of Training
Satellite system updates, connectivity troubleshooting and SDR configurations.
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Thursday, March 16Room 206
Presented by Don Dominguez, owner of Radioman Avionics
Real-world answers to your questions about compliance, proper equipage and post installation practices.
8:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Thursday, March 16Room 207
Moderated by Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government & industry affairs
The December 2016 release of the new Part 23 will affect every aspect of the design, certification, production and modifications of small aircraft. This session will review the changes to all of the regulations affected by the rewrite: parts governed by part 21; equipment requirements of part 91; the design and certification standards of part 23; and the philosophical change this bring to the general aviation industry as a whole.
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.Thursday, March 16Room 202
The Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certification Exam, as well as the Radio Communications, Dependent Navigation, Onboard Communication and Autonomous Navigation Systems Endorsements, will be available at the 2017 Convention.
10:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.Thursday, March 16Room 207
Moderated by Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government & industry affairs
Satisfy your SMS coordinator training requirements and meet your recurrent safety/human factors training requirements at this year's Safety Stand Down. Join representatives from the FAA for the latest in safety and oversight. Key topics will include: regulations, human factors, ESD, occupational safety, as well as the fundamentals of root cause analysis and system safety.