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need. That’s where the real value of a good avionics shop comes in.” Another value from working with an established avionics shop is it will most likely have demo units so you can experience how the buttons and switches work. “Usually what sells them are the aesthetics and preferences in types of buttons and controls,” Miller said. “Some people like knobs. Some people don’t. There’s something for everyone.” REPAIR OR REPLACE? Let’s face it, every pilot loves to buy new equipment for their airplane. But, other than to cure a major case of “cockpit envy,” what guidelines should someone use to determine when the right time is to upgrade an audio panel? “Start with the type of audio panel currently installed in the airplane and the cost to repair,” Truglia said. “If it’s going to be $600 or $700 or more to repair and a suitable replacement will cost $1,000 or so, then go with the brand new unit and get a

warranty. It comes down to the type of owner. Some just don’t like change.” Of course, in many cases repairing the current unit can be an affordable option. “Spare parts aren’t much of a problem for the more popular models,” he said. “But, when you get into some of the models that have been out of production for years, they’re really not worth fixing. It’s just better to invest in a new unit.” As Truglia pointed out, whether because of familiarity, the need to save money or the desire to keep the cockpit looking “stock,” some pilots just aren’t in the market for new audio panels. In those instances, the only option is to buy a used unit. And, that’s not a bad thing. “We’re starting to see the prior-generation audio panels, like the Garmin GMA340s and PS Engineering 7000 Series, come up as used now,” Miller said. “These are very good audio panels, and you can get them for a fraction of what they cost new. As far as quality and value, they’re a good way to go.” Miller cautioned against going with some of the older units. “They’re at the end of their operational lives, especially when it comes to replacement parts,” he said. About the only other reason a pilot would have to replace a

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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013

From the Publisher
Interested in AEA Membership?
AEA Staff/Board of Directors
New Avionics Products for 2012
Training Time
Combined Vision 2012
Before & After
Electronic Engine Instruments
Touchscreen Mania
In Through the Out Door
EFB Solutions
ADS-B
Flight Deck iPads & Tablets
WAAS GPS
Sounding Off On Audio Panels
Repair Stations
Manufacturers/Distributors
Affiliates/Index
AEA Member Company Index
Advertisers Index
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Cover1
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Interested in AEA Membership?
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - AEA Staff/Board of Directors
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - New Avionics Products for 2012
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Training Time
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Combined Vision 2012
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Before & After
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Electronic Engine Instruments
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Touchscreen Mania
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - In Through the Out Door
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - EFB Solutions
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - ADS-B
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Flight Deck iPads & Tablets
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - WAAS GPS
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Sounding Off On Audio Panels
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Repair Stations
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Manufacturers/Distributors
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Affiliates/Index
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - AEA Member Company Index
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Pilot's Guide to Avionics 2012-2013 - Advertisers Index
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