avionics repair shop for experimental aircraft is there a need

[RWoodard]

I would love it if there was a somewhat nearby avionics shop that would do a good job working with experimental aircraft.

When I was building my Midget Mustang and installing the electrical system, I was most certainly in the situation of having more time than money. Even if I was ridiculously slow and inefficient in designing and installing my avionics systems, it was my only option.

Now, a decade later, doing it myself is still my only option because the only avionics shops within any reasonable distance only deal with type-certified aircraft. I know the local guy would absolutely have kittens if he was asked to work with the ATO blade style fuses in my plane---even though all my avionics are first class.

[joe1968]

Thanks again guys soon we will be open and ready to help and serve the experimental community

[F1R]

For example I have a GX60 that works fine, but needs the photoelectric cell that controls screen brightness changed. Yes I would have that done at a reasonable charge if there was not the Garmin $500. dollar bench fee. The unit went back under warrantee and had the screen replaced, but that was not the problem....

I am sure people will use your services. Is there a living at it? Or is this a retirement / hobby business? Can you operate out of your garage at home or how much rent and overhead do you want?

Best of Luck!

[joe1968]

It will be my second job in the evenings, I have a shop in my garage now so overhead will be down but who knows maybe I will expand as my reputation grows and thanks for the encouragement. This is my way of being involved in aviation been in maintenance most of my life.

[MrNomad]

My ZAON MRX no longer displays messages properly. Whereas the LED display used to offer information concerning nearby airplanes, now the LED display is gibberish.

I re-seated the ribbon cable connecting the LED display to the main board to no avail.

If you would like to look at it, send me an address and I will mail it. If you can't fix it, you can keep it for parts but if it can be fixed at a reasonable price, I'd like it back. Thx Joe. Send info as required.

[MrNomad]

Hi Joe. I shipped my ZAON to you 2 weeks ago. Have you received it?

Thanks.

[MrNomad]

Joe:

I shipped my defective ZAON to you in Nov 2015. You replied that you found the problem and planned to fly it/test it. Can you please tell me the status and when u will ship it back to me?

I left a message at your number 716-400-4081 on 1/8/2016 and would appreciate an update.

Thx.

Barry

[joe1968]

It will be shipped tommorrow still had issues after flying, retested Wednesday all set .

Thanks joe

[kinger]

Originally Posted by joe1968

Considering opening up a avionics and instrument repair shop would the experimental community be receptive

Yes, I would be interested as well.....

[meloosifah]

One of my pet peeves is lack of communication. I would love to have an avionics option but if it takes 6-8 weeks turnaround with virtually no communication in between, I will take my chances with the big shops...