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November 13-14, 2024
Cologne, Germany
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | AEA Registration Open |
8 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Official Conference Welcome |
8:15 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Regulatory Update: The Latest in Aviation Regulations |
9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | CS-STAN – An Overview of Standard Changes and how they help in your Certification efforts Possibly one of the most helpful and beneficial documents to aid in the installation approval of Avionics Products. This is a dive into acceptable methods, techniques, practices, and real-world scenarios for carrying out and identifying Standard Changes using CS-STAN. |
9 a.m. | Exhibitor Setup |
10 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | Break |
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Avionics Troubleshooting: Magnetic Interference This session is designed for experienced avionics technicians to deepen their understanding of magnetic interference and its impact on aircraft systems. Participants will explore common sources of interference, such as wiring errors, equipment placement, and environmental factors, and learn how to diagnose and mitigate these issues using wiring diagrams, EMI detection tools, and best practices in shielding and grounding. Through real-world examples and interactive analysis, this session equips technicians with the skills to maintain system integrity and ensure accurate navigation and communication performance. |
11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. | VIAVI Solutions - Benefits of GPS simulation in Aviation Learn how using GPS simulators can simplify the testing of avionics while saving you money.
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12 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Cirrus - Garmin Perspective to Perspective+ Upgrade Overview This session will provide a detailed look at upgrading from Garmin Perspective to Perspective+ in Cirrus aircraft. We’ll review the general arrangement drawing to help attendees understand the system layout and integration, as well as highlight key considerations from a completed installation. The discussion will cover equipment changes, wiring updates, and lessons learned during the process, giving technicians practical insight to support future upgrades in the field. |
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Technical Training Session |
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Break
Sponsored by The SA Group |
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Laversab - ARTS-7000 Key Tests and Test Scenarios This session offers a demonstration of key tests and test scenarios. We will discuss the transponder test and pulse alignment tool, altitude monitoring function, GPS simulator functionality, VDL-M2, and combo tests along with RF tools, followed by tips/tricks and answers to frequently asked questions. |
3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Technical Training Session |
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Product Info Session |
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Exhibit Hall Open
Drinks sponsored by Fieldtech Avionics |
6:30 p.m. | Exhibitor Teardown |
7:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. | AEA Registration Open |
8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Garmin Technical Training
The objective for Garmin’s training is to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and skills related to installation, troubleshooting and configuration of Garmin products. The training will be tailored to current topics that may include:
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12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Lunch
Sponsored by Garmin |
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Garmin Technical Training continued |
Last updated Friday, August 15, 2025
Every attempt not to deviate from the above schedule will be made; however, the AEA reserves the right to make changes when necessary without notice. Please check back often to ensure you have the latest schedule.
The AEA would like to thank the following sponsors.
Interested in sponsoring? Contact Linda Adams, lindaa@aea.net or 816-347-8400