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Old 11-14-2013, 11:21 AM
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Default Avionics shop near Austin

I'm in need of a transponder certification......any recommendations for a shop near Austin, TX?

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Old 11-14-2013, 11:53 AM
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Try ACS in Taylor.
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Old 11-14-2013, 12:03 PM
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How about Walt A. http://www.vansairforce.com/community/member.php?u=1964
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Old 11-14-2013, 12:32 PM
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Don't think he is near Austin, TX. ACS in Taylor hands down!
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Old 11-14-2013, 12:34 PM
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Try ACS in Taylor.
Perfect...Only 12 miles away.....Could almost taxi there

I spoke to Mike....Great price too!!!.....Thanks!!!
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Old 11-14-2013, 12:36 PM
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Don't think he is near Austin, TX. ACS in Taylor hands down!
I have no idea of Texas geography, but at RV speeds----------
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Old 11-14-2013, 12:40 PM
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I have no idea of Texas geography, but at RV speeds----------
Its not an RV (still looking to buy the right one).....Its a DA20 and only does 145 KTAS.....
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Old 11-14-2013, 07:28 PM
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Default If you need avionics work...

...go see ACS in Taylor, TX (T74).
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Old 11-15-2013, 01:48 AM
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I use McKee Avionics, in San Marcos. Erik was really good when I had a transponder problem and also did my IFR certification. I didn't have good luck with ACS. My transponder quit on my way from their VFR cert home. It didn't work as soon as I took off after they signed off my logbook.
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Old 11-15-2013, 06:32 AM
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I use McKee Avionics, in San Marcos. Erik was really good when I had a transponder problem and also did my OFR certification. I didn't have good luck with ACS. My transponder quit on my way from their VFR cert home. It didn't work as soon as I took off after they signed off my logbook.
That would most likely be due to the fact your transponder had issues before you went in for the cert. That is the reason certs are performed. Many transponders have issues pilots are unaware of. When the cert is performed the transponder is ran through a lot of knob turning or button pushing... many never leave 1200 for years. ACS does great work hands down!
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