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From the Aircraft Electronics Association, AEA Amplified is a podcast for aviation’s technology experts. Learn more about the ever-changing world of avionics technologies from industry professionals and aviation enthusiasts. Subscribe to AEA Amplified on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Podbean or Spotify. Founded in 1957, the AEA represents nearly 1,300 member companies in more than 40 countries, including government-certified international repair stations specializing in maintenance, repair and installation of avionics and electronic systems in general aviation aircraft. The AEA membership also includes manufacturers of avionics equipment, instrument repair facilities, instrument manufacturers, airframe manufacturers, test equipment manufacturers, major distributors, engineers and educational institutions. Visit us online at AEA.net.
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Monday Sep 16, 2024
Ep. 46 – How do pilots locate avionics shops through iFlightPlanner?
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Private pilots and corporate operators now have the added benefit of easily locating AEA member companies through iFlightPlanner. This new service will help thousands of pilots find an avionics shop in the United States through iFlightPlanner’s web-based platforms (www.iflightplanner.com/airports), including iFlightPlanner for AOPA, and mobile apps for iOS. The collaboration is expected to expand to additional countries in the future. Andy Matthews, co-founder of iFlightPlanner, has the details in this episode of AEA Amplified.
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Ep. 45 – Six Pack Aero makes room in the panel for modern avionics
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
When Lyle Jansma began upgrading his Cessna 172 a few years ago, he did not anticipate it would evolve into a side gig helping owner-operators build instrument panels. Or that it would lead him to opening a new business, Six Pack Aero, at Bellingham International Airport. Today, the AEA provisional member manufactures the Legacy XL Stationary Panel, the first and only STC/PMA-approved Cessna 172 instrument panel upgrade solution for installing a standard six-pack layout or a 10-inch primary flight display. Learn the importance of knowing the structural role of stationary panels from Jansma in this episode of AEA Amplified.
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Ep. 44 – EBIS: Streamlining maintenance tasks for 25 years
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
Wednesday Jul 31, 2024
EBIS was created in 1999 to tackle unsolved challenges with running an aviation maintenance shop. With more than 300 shops adopting the company’s software, EBIS has been helping drive digital transformation in the aviation industry for 25 years. Learn how to efficiently track work orders, scheduling, inventory, warranty claims, and much more from co-founder Eric Baal and general manager Santosh Nachu in this episode of AEA Amplified.
Sponsored by Avionics News
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Ep. 43 – Shop Talk: What are the recordkeeping requirements for repair stations?
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Tuesday Jun 18, 2024
Maintenance isn’t done until the paperwork is completed. This “Shop Talk” investigates the recordkeeping requirements for maintenance, repair stations, and best practices to include the differences between required records for work performed for Part 135 operators versus Part 91 operators; the records that must be maintained on parts; and the best way to design and document inspections so that they meet regulatory requirements without impairing the business. Air Sense Avionics President Brian Yablon leads a Q&A discussion with the AEA’s Ric Peri in this edition of “Shop Talk” on AEA Amplified.
Sponsored by Aviation Design and Supply
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Ep. 42 – Shop Talk: How to recruit staff, manage inventory, and set your rates
Tuesday May 21, 2024
Tuesday May 21, 2024
What do you look for when interviewing candidates and managing millennials and Generation Z? How do you shop for consumables and bill them? And when was the last time you raised your rates and what was the response? Join us for a revealing and authentic conversation with three experienced AEA members as they share insightful tips in leading an avionics business. Jaramey Ham of Aviation Design and Supply, Richard Authement of Auto’s Aviation, and Dave Hainline of Ramona Avionics share their real-word insights in this edition of “Shop Talk” on AEA Amplified.
Sponsored by Aviation Design and Supply
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Ep. 41 – Shop Talk with Air Sense Avionics President Brian Yablon
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
This episode discusses the installation of avionics in light general aviation aircraft with a focus on classifying the alteration, availability of installation data, and the approval requirement for radios. Brian Yablon of Air Sense Avionics, a practicing electrical engineer, founded his repair station in 2018 after a rewarding career in electrical design and engineering management with a Fortune 100 company. He left the corporate grind to combine his passion for aviation and electronics. As the owner of an FAA-certified repair station, Yablon has expanded his knowledge and understanding by frequently asking questions on the regulatory front to Ric Peri, AEA vice president of government and industry affairs. Yablon leads a discussion with Peri to share some of his questions with the AEA membership. Join us for the first installment of “Shop Talk” in this episode of AEA Amplified.
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Ep. 40 – SmartSky Networks CEO Dave Helfgott
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
As chief executive officer of SmartSky Networks, Dave Helfgott is responsible for the company’s strategic direction and driving the completion, launch and expansion of its broadband air-to-ground network. An industry veteran of more than 20 years, Helfgott has extensive experience in airborne communications, satellite broadband, mobile telecommunications, and commercial and government SATCOM networking services. Headquartered in Morrisville, North Carolina, and an AEA member company since 2014, learn more about SmartSky from its senior leader in this episode of AEA Amplified.
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Ep. 39 – AEA Convention keynote speaker Ryan Hawk
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Ryan Hawk, who will give the keynote address at the 2024 AEA Convention in Dallas, is the host of The Learning Leader Show and has recorded more than 500 podcast episodes over the past eight years. Hawk worked in corporate America for 12 years, starting as an entry-level telephonic sales rep and worked his way to manager, director, and ultimately vice president of sales for a multibillion-dollar company. When he’s not recording podcasts or writing books, Hawk helps leaders be more effective. Learn more about Ryan Hawk in this episode of AEA Amplified.