AEA Canada Regional

September 11-12, 2025

Calgary, Alberta

 

Schedule

Thursday, September 11

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
This comprehensive annual review highlights key regulatory issues impacting the avionics industry. It covers updates on repair station regulations, aircraft certification, and important rulemaking activities that directly influence your business.

9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Canadian Regulatory Session
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.

  • GPS overview
    • Systems:  GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC
    • Terminology – SVs, SBAS, WAAS – learn ALL the acronyms!
    • Spoofing – is it all bad?
  • Almanac data - What is it and why do I need it?
  • Simulation Types - Static vs. Dynamic vs. Trajectory
  • Benefits of GPS Simulation
    • When and why would I ever need GPS simulation?
    • GPS-related Aircraft Systems
  • Use Cases:
    • Waypoint Simulation
    • “Flying” Routes
  • Troubleshooting: Got Lock?
12 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Technical Training Session
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. uAvionix - AV-30-C and Accessory Integration: A Technical Approach for Installers
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the AV-30 system and its key accessories, including the AV-30-C, AV-30-E, AV-Mag, AV-Link, AV-HSI, AV-APA, tailBeaconX, and skySensor. We’ll explore practical use cases such as replacing legacy attitude indicators and directional gyros, enabling both VFR and IFR navigation with NAV and GPS inputs, and integrating with autopilots using GPSS and heading modes. Attendees will gain troubleshooting insights into AV-Mag installation, calibration and configuration errors, and other common setup issues. The presentation will also cover performance optimization tips—such as proper magnetometer placement, firmware updates, gyro and pitot calibration, and unlocking GPSS functionality. We'll address frequent support topics like AV-Mag interference, firmware update errors, autopilot configuration mismatches, and even hardware installation tips like avoiding incorrect screw lengths. The session concludes with open user questions.
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Break
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Moog - Advanced Troubleshooting of the S-TEC 3100: Leveraging Software Tools for Precision Diagnostics
Designed for avionics technicians and repair station personnel working with the S-TEC 3100 Autopilot system. The session focuses on advanced troubleshooting techniques using proprietary software tools to streamline diagnostics and reduce aircraft downtime.
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Collins Aerospace Technical Training
4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Product Info Session
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
6:30 p.m. Exhibitor Teardown

Friday, September 12

7:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. AEA Registration Open
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Cirrus Technical Training Session
9 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:

  • New product training
  • Discussion of the latest retrofit and integrated flight deck installation, troubleshooting, configuration, and administrative topics from training classes and FSE calls
  • Garmin autopilot installation trends and troubleshooting tips, and
  • GDL 60 installation and registration topics.
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch
12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Garmin Technical Training continued

Friday, September 12 - Delegates Seminar

7:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. AEA Registration Open
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Delegates Session

The AEA Delegate program is growing and after three successful Delegates Conferences at the last three conventions we’re expanding the concept to our Regional Meetings in Wichita and Calgary. We plan to request a level of acceptance for this training from the FAA and TCCA so that just like the rest of AEA’s training this will count toward your recurrency requirements.

  • TCCA plans to provide details on ADS-B installations and the requirements for space based communication, Electric Conspicuity, RPAS updates and the new one off approval sandbox.
  • Training on HIRF and Lightning
  • Completing an STC beyond the Avionics aspects
  • General Q&A

This is an important next step in developing the support and resources for anyone involved in aircraft certification and delegations. Through training, mentorship and recurrency programs, AEA continues to put every effort towards serving the aerospace community.

Come and join us for these inaugural delegate seminars at AEA Regionals! Whether you are a delegate or not, whether you have avionics, structural, powerplant, flight test or any other specialty, this is for you. To help build the community, to provide education and learning opportunities and to connect.

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Last updated Friday, July 18, 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.

 

Sponsors

The AEA would like to thank the following sponsors.

Interested in sponsoring? Contact Linda Adams, lindaa@aea.net or 816-347-8400

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