“Frankly, of all the manufac­turers we have discussed in these two articles, uAvionix is the company that I am most excited about.”

After years in avionics sales, I’ve seen owners pause spending when the market dips, but panel upgrades have lost their mystique.

For the past decade, avionics shops had four-to-six-month backlogs due to ADS-B and later the EFIS trend—but that buzz has gone quiet.

Frankly, while I understand, many vendors wait for Oshkosh to announce new products. I found very little “new” at Sun ’n Fun.

The FAA issued a SAIB at the end of 2024, strongly encouraging aircraft owners to consider AOA technology, to their panels.

Airplane engines seldom just stop, but one of the fastest ways to stop an aircraft engine is to remove the fuel source.

I am suggesting here is if you are considering an avion­ics upgrade in your twin, it is an opportunity to simplify engine management.

My own experience as an avionics consultant is based on the pilots who contact me seeking advice on their next avionics upgrade.

What Avionics should you have to fly Light IFR Safely? In my opinion, to fly Light IFR you need a ca­pable pilot and…