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PILOT'S GUIDE
FR OM THE PUBLISHER
AVIONICS BUYING DECISIONS
The experts are at your fingertips
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s consumers of technology, do you ever find yourself
basing a buying decision on something you read online
or heard in your social circle? Does that decision
ever come without having the chance to physically interact
with the product or the experts behind it? The formula is
nearly the same for technology in any industry - a friend or
colleague upgrades to the latest gadget or gizmo and you
are immediately intrigued. Whatever provides a
brighter screen, faster processor, more features
or improved connectivity, you are all-in and willing
to forego some hard-earned cash for your own
copy. The key to ultimate satisfaction, though, is to
avoid any buyer's remorse immediately after your
purchase. And the best way to accomplish that is
to fully research and investigate the products or
services you are about to invest in.
For many, including myself, the quest for insight
is almost as fun as the indulgence in buying the
product. Fact-finding while you evaluate any major purchase
gives you time to reinforce your initial decision to buy, and the
search can be a rewarding experience. By reading this guide,
it may be safe to assume you are in the middle of your own
product knowledge journey, turning over every rock in the
process. Online forums, blogs, social media, trade shows and
trade publications are all capable of extending your research
efforts for months. I consider the AEA Pilot's Guide as either a
tool to extend that idyllic search or your vector to final so you
can land quickly on your new purchase decision.
This publication is a cloud top to a multilayer resource
that will either excite your discretionary spending senses for
months or bring immediate resolution to the challenges in your
purchase decision. This guide differs from most consumer
technology resources because it links you to a worldwide
network of experts for advice. Our government-certified
maintenance organizations that sell, service and install modern
avionics hardware are located in more than 40 countries,
and you will find them at your favorite shopping center - your
local airport. Without question, the internet is a key source of
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information and a great place to start your research, but with
so much information to analyze, are you truly twisting all the
right knobs in the purchase process? Why not go straight to the
source?
Welcome to the 20th edition of the AEA Pilot's Guide,
a consumer's directory loaded with buying advice, product
highlights and technical expertise for pilots and aircraft owners
researching their next avionics investment. This free
publication is distributed annually to thousands of
aviators and is intended to help with everything from
making an informed buying decision to finding the
right certified repair station for installation, service
and support.
Through the AEA Pilots Guide, the Pilot's Guide
Showcase online and our monthly publication,
Avionics News, the Aircraft Electronics Association
has the resources and connections to help you make
informed buying decisions. Knowing where to go for
the installation and service is as easy as turning to the " yellow
pages " of this publication. This is your link to the technical
experts in the avionics industry who can help you make the
right decisions based on your aircraft and budget. These
masters of their craft understand the complexities of integrating
new hardware into panels, passenger cabins and avionics
bays. The members of the AEA are constantly training to make
sure they are up to speed on the ever-changing technology
in these modern avionics systems. If you have any questions
about your equipment needs or their fitment into your airplane,
the government-certified AEA members listed in this guide
should be your first call. q
Fly safely,
MIKE ADAMSON
President and CEO, Aircraft Electronics Association
Publisher, AEA Pilot's Guide
AEA Pilot's Guide 2022-2023

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