Basic Wiring & Avionics Installation

The Basic Wiring & Avionics Installation course is designed for certificated repairmen, new avionics technicians, aviation maintenance technicians and recent graduates interested in improving or acquiring the skills necessary to perform avionics installations. This three-day seminar employs in-depth theory and hands-on lab exercises to immerse the attendee in the best practices used to plan, manage, and install a general aviation avionics panel. Installation lab includes: Avidyne IFD540 FMS/GPS Navigator, Garmin G5 Electronic Flight Instrument & GAD 29 ARINC 429 data bus module, PS Engineering PMA8000BT Audio Panel and Trans-Cal SSD120-35C-RS-232 Altitude Encoder

Presented by: William Tramper, Azimuth Aerospace Solutions, LLC

FAA Accepted 8 Hours - Course # C-IND-IM-161028-K-010-002
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Course Objective: A course designed to provide the student with basic skills and knowledge to design, develop, plan, and perform the mechanical and electrical installation of a typical Garmin avionics suite.

Course Goals:

  • The students will perform a typical installation of an avionics suite.
  • Students will understand what is involved and how to plan/manage an avionics installation.
  • Students will gain an understanding of common installation considerations, procedures, methods, and techniques
  • Students will gain an understanding of common antenna installation procedures.
  • Students will gain an understanding of transmission line fabrication procedures and precautions
  • Students will gain an understanding of specialized installation tools and how to properly use them when performing the mechanical and electrical installation for a given avionics package.
  • Students will gain an understanding of required documentation.
  • Students will gain an understanding and perform post installation check-out and testing.

Antonio M.
5

Great course to start installing avionics. fundamental course to lay a good foundation.

Chasisty M.
5

This course gives an in-depth overview without minimizing hands on experience/practice.

Martin L.
5

Recommend, especially if you have experience so that you may touch up on your skills.

Paul P.
5

I recommend taking all of Williams & Don's classes. Years of experience helps you make good decisions,

John C.
5

Lots of good hands on experience and a good introduction to wiring techniques.

Matthew V.
5

Good for entry level, still helpful for people with some experience.

Charles H.
4.4

Great for new techs and doublechecking and spitballing methods.

Garrett G.
4.2

It's worth coming to. The knowledge is second to none regardless of experience.

Aydeb L.
5

A great chance to be hands on in a nonflight critical environment.

Hallie D.
5

As someone with basically no prior experience, this course was extremely helpful to feel confident with fundamental install skills. I highly recommend this course to anyone!

Frank P.
5

The course is great and the money was well spent.

Suzannah G.
5

This course and its instructor took a very overwhelming project and made it understandable to someone with zero experience with avionics installations.

Kyle M.
5

Have fun and don't get too worked up.

Teagan L.
5

Good class even for people with years in the field.

Carson B.
5

This class is great for learning fundamentals of installation.

Christopher B.
5

Very informative & easy to follow teachings.

Becca B.
5

Great for adding info & techniques to your "mental" tool box

Blake B.
5

It is well worth your time.

Daniel W.
5

The instructor knows their stuff and the hands on portion was well thought out.

Andres T.
5

Great learning experience. Correct pace...Fun..

Tanner S.
5

Worth it whether or not you are just starting or experienced.

Jason L.
5

Well worth the time and money, I look forward to attending more classes in the future.

Luke H.
4.8

Come to class ready to learn and pay attention or you will loose you place.

Alex k.
5

It was great for me and I was a beginner. Seems like experienced people got a lot out of it to!

Roger c.
5

Highly recommended. Worth time and money!

Rob N.
4

William is a wealth of info.

J P.
5

If you want a crash course in avionics and get educated in avionics, this is the place to do it.

Bret T.
5

It provided real world hands on experience with great information.

Patrick G.
5

A great class for those who have little to no experience with wiring or who want to earn better techniques for wiring avionics.

Zach R.
5

This is a great class for beginning technicians to help them to better understand and enhance their techniques.

Joseph  C.
5

If you don't have any install experience you will feel confident after taking the class.

Carlos R.
5

Excellent instructor and great time in the classroom.

Andrew V.
5

Alot of good information & come with an open mind even if yo have done this before.

Bryan A.
5

Its a very hands on and detailed class, attention to detail oriented, prepares you with all the basics skills to the Avionics World.

Peter E.
5

Well worth time and expense

Ronnel A.
5

Great

Samuel A.
5

It was great and filled with information to get started. Yu will feel more confident wiring a simple panel.

Cole B.
5

Great class. Show up with basic skills such as crimping ring terminals and soldering.

Robert J.
4.8

It certainly helps to have some background in avionics or wiring. However, Mr. Tramper did a great job of teaching to the lowest common denomanator...Me! Thanks!

Robert S.
5

I think this class was very well planned and a thorough online. I highly recommend for first time & experienced technicians.

Tan L.
5

This class will give you more confident in understand what is behind and the avionic equipments.

Ernesto D.
5

Great class, dont cook your drain grounds too long. Pay attention to the pinning.

Nick J.
5

Good basic wiring course.

Jesse B.
5

Highly recommend it for new commers and new to avionics.

Samuel D.
5

Please dont hesitate & take the class

Dylan M.
4.6

Very good hand on course for anyone starting on avionics career.

Andrew A.
5

I would recommend this course to new A & P's or those getting ready to start an avionics career.

Duke D.
5

This course is a great way to introduce the avionics world while at the same time is making one marketable.

Josh P.
5

A ton of bang for the buck, Very enjoyable class & area to visit.

Darian D.
5

Lots of knowledge to learn. Hands on!

Brandon I.
5

This class was very helpful and I feel every tech should experience it to better their wiring knowledge.

Kyle T.
5

Excellent program and practicing soldering.

Shane  Q.
5

Well worth your time. Improves safety and communication within industry professionals.

Jay S.
5

Excellent course with terrific classroom and instructor. Perfect mix of lecture and lab. Was good to have tips tricks and hacks demonstrated by William.

Barry H.
5

A must attend event for anyone wanting to do aircraft wiring

Abdreq K.
5

If you are interested in doing avionics installs this is the first class you should take

Todd H.
5

I felt very comfortable even though my experience is very limited in avionics.

Paul B.
5

Extremely valuable, removes alot of mystery, instructor very helpful!

Howard C.
5

100% worth your time!

Jesus P.
5

Excellent training! Do not hesitate to attend this training class!

Eduardo P.
5

Excellent training!

Leah T.
5

Very informative and great options for different ways of doing things.

Justin R.
5

Well worth the time. A little previous experience in wiring anything will help.

Michael J.
5

Good class for every level. Beginner to learn proper techniques to experiences refreshment

Louis M.
5

A MUST to attend if working on aircraft!

Tim M.
5

A MUST to attend!

Raymond G.
5

Ask questions!

Tegan E.
5

Very great introduction into installation of avionics!

Christian P.
5

Absolutely attend! This class will take you from first day learning to crimp wires to third day completing avionics setup.

Patrick K.
5

William is an excellent teacher!

Steve C.
5

An awesome class to learn the basics & aircraft wiring installation and the proper use of all the hand tools utilized.

Monica R.
5

This class is worth every penny. It teaches you the correct way to wire & utilize tools and parts.

Zachary A.
5

If you are going into avionics then you must take this class!

Renee G.
5

It is worth it!

Brandon S.
5

This class is a absolute need for all Avionics techs

Kevin N.
5

That if you are reluctant in reading and performing avionics work, this is the class for you!

Leo L.
5

Perfect class for those just starting or wanting a good base of avionics practices knowledge.

Scott G.
5

Awesome, must take!

Chandler L.
5

Very helpful - Do it!

Sean Y.
5

Excellent Pace!

Josh H.
5

A good starting point for new techs & good refresher for experienced techs.

Nathaniel E.
5

Lots of information but planned well and taught well. Highly recommend. Great job to the staff!

Joshua M.
5

Class provides a wealth of knowledge on the theory and practical application of basic introduction to avionics wiring. Extremely informative.

Celso R.
5

Pay attention

Wade W.
5

Fantastic class and worth your time!

Craig R.
5

Definitely a must to attend. I learned alot this week.

Amanda S.
5

Excellent, intense, knowledgeable and cramming course

Lillian M.
5

Attend the class to practice your skill set and learn what you are doing wrong and ways to change them in order to not take so much time in doing so. You will learn a lot and class is fast paced but very enjoyable. You wont regret it!

Matt M.
5

Attend if you have no experience in avionics or aircraft wiring

Zachary A.
5

Don't send your avionics techs because they will probably know 90% of the information, send the mechanics who want to get their feet in the door for "wiring"

Michael E.
5

Great class for beginners or for anyone wanting a refresh.

Paul M.
5

I never give all 5's and I did! THANKS!

Jonathan J.
5

This is a great class for introduction to avionics wiring basics and basics of reading a wiring diagram.

Herman H.
5

Come ready to learn real life skills taught in a fun environment by skilled instructors.

Derrick D.
4.8

Even though the class seams simple almost every minute is useful and helps with technique building.

Josh E.
4.8

Great Basic Instruction & Techniques.

Marcelo D.
5

Worth all the money it cost!

Marlon F.
5

Pay close attention to the lecture portion "before" you move forward, don't be in a rush!

Nick J.
5

Very good initial orientation to GA Electronics

Tre B.
4.8

Great course, definitely worth it!

Stephen M.
5

Excellent Class

John Z.
5

Attend especially beginners. The hands on is great, builds confidence.

Josh V.
5

Great for bringing you to industry standard with proper techniques & practices.

Jordan A.
4.6

A must attend for beginners.

Zechariah R.
5

Double check before putting on the Back-shelf!

Ronald B.
5

Very informative and hands on. Very nice tips on stuff to use in the field.

Nate G.
5

While I learned much my greatest gain were "best practices"

Chris S.
5

One of the best "Basic" courses out there. Great experience with a knowledgeable instructor.

Ed B.
5

This is the one to take! Don't be scared of not knowing your info... "Ask & you shall receive"

Manuel Q.
5

Amazing course and definitely worth it for people looking to transition or start in avionics.

Rene I.
5

Totally worth it and you will gain a lot of knowledge in such a short period of time.

Jason P.
5

Definitely worth it even if you have experience. I picked up a lot of techniques that will enhance & make my work cleaner.

Lewis F.
4.8

Well worth the money!! Best class I've been to in years!

Robert  R.
5

Covers your basics, but in depth. Fairly personal as well with relatively small class size, so questions get answered.

Billy C.
5

Amazing!

Scott M.
5

Take it in.

Omar P.
5

Very informative class. Regardless of your experience. Hands on training is very good. Would highly recommend.

Jeff W.
5

Great beginner course in Basic Wiring & Avionics & Wiring Installation

Cody K.
5

Very informative. Good for starting out.

Jonathan F.
5

A must for new avionics techs!

Adrian A.
5

Great opportunity to excel in the field with great knowledge and hands on

Chris B.
5

Pay attention and ask questions you can learn alot

Nathan B.
5

Well out together & enjoyable

Luis D.
4.6

It is well worth the money

Jose L.
5

Excellent dynamics in the teaching & make he class active.

Caleb R.
5

Well worth the money

Steve L.
5

well worth the money and enjoyed the environment

Watson F.
4.6

Organize your things

David E.
4.8

Very good, learned a lot also learned what I was doing wrong

Michael E.
4.6

Great class - A must attend

Steve K.
4.2

I'm tired..

Carles C.
5

I recommend attending

David B.
5

It is worth the time and money I spent.

Aaron W.
4.4

be prepared for long days

Bryan V.
5

well worth your time time your time to apply what you learned during the hands on portion

Skyler H.
5

It was very informative class that will help any installer seasoned or new

Cheri H.
5

title covers it!

James H.
5

Very informative.

Chris L.
4.8

Great beginners class, but need electrical understanding.

Bryan R.
4.2

Be prepared to work

Rick M.
4.6

Read al material in advance - understand layout

Ryan P.
5

If I ever needed the most important, get you to speed classes for avionics installation it would be this class!

Donovan R.
5

Class is great for beginner level avionics technicians.

Jeff D.
5

Great hands on class for the beginners or technicians

Brandon C.
5

If you are not super familiar with certain parts of basic avionics I would attend.

Zac C.
3.8

Pay attention and stop partner from rushing

Ben D.
5

Recommended!

John H.
5

Go - Learn!

David M.
5

Great class for both newbies and grumps

Jarvaris S.
5

Worth taking the class

Will A.
5

Very good class with some good hands on activity. Def learned a lot.

John W.
5

A must for anyone who desires to develop the correct technologies for Avionics wiring.

Cody O.
5

Excellent class even for experienced technicians

David W.
4.8

A must attend class

Christina  D.
4.2

The teacher and class was well worth the time and money

Jonny O.
4.4

A good course in basic wiring!

Grady C.
4.8

Plan accordingly into the night to be here, great course!

Victor C.
5

This course is highly recommended for these who seek to heighten their skills in avionics and it perfect for a beginners understanding

Jocelynn B.
5

If you are just starting out in wiring an avionics this class is perfect. For those with experience it is refreshing

John G.
5

sit, listen & learn

Julia A.
5

wonderfully informative course, with a fantastic hands on experience. Learning industry standards along with helpful tips to succeed

Jim  N.
5

great environment to learn if you have no previous knowledge of avionics. Well worth it

David U.
5

pay attention, prepare to learn something new

Alex C.
5

To get the most out of every aspect taught.

Elijah D.
5

Overall it is a good learning experience

Demetrius M.
5

It was outstanding!

Gary P.
5

If you want to learn avionics & aircraft wiring then I highly recommend this class. All of the basics you need to know.

Edward F.
5

lot to learn just do it!

Mark S.
5

Come rest to take in great info

James B.
5

Great class, I learned a lot.

Manuel V.
5

I strongly recommend this course to anyone from people with no wiring experience to pros who need a refresher

Thomas R.
5

Excellent class for any skill level

Shawn T.
5

I have no regrets in this investment I was surrounded with great teachers and an amazing facility. I cant wait to return.

Stephanie S.
4.8

Good class on install

Nick B.
5

Everyone should take it

Andrew F.
4.8

Great class, highly recommend

Tanner A.
5

I thought it was very educational and if you already know some things in the class it improves your confidence on how to perform.

Josh C.
4.4

In-depth training, modern instrument install

Ben D.
5

Excellent

Nathan B.
5

This class will give you knowledge and experience to avionics. Recommend

Steve R.
5

Provides training needed for basic avionics install as advertised. I felt I obtained info to update my personal aircraft

Ross B.
4.8

Fantastic learning experience! Worth every penny.

Dwayne L.
4.4

Very enjoyable. Very engaging.

Andrew O.
4.6

Good place to start for basic/beginner installation and some electronics

Louis G.
5

Excellent. It is worth the time and money spent.

Luis V.
5

Good seminar, take it

Jorge Alberto F.
5

All is good

Ismael G.
5

I would recommend taking the training

Mohammad R.
5

Must attend for new and novice techs looking to get into avionics installations and troubleshooting.

Lois R.
5

This is an interesting and educational course that provides practical knowledge in a quality learning environment.

Jose M.
5

Relevant work methods that you can expand upon as a tool in your wheelhouse

Jacob H.
4

Good base for beginners that have a grasp of the basics of wiring.

Juan Carlos R.
5

Excellent course

Robert S.
4.2

It is a good introduction for an apprentice to take.

Rodrigo Guillermo R.
5

Basic course but complete course

Corey R.
4.8

It's perfect for students just getting into avionics/electronics in GA aircraft. Really shows best practices/principles.

Adam S.
4.4

Excellent program to get hands-on training in avionics wiring and installation. Nice staff.

Javier Q.
5

Don't miss it. It's a great time to lean and improve techniques and skills.

Ludwig Nicholas L.
5

Basic wiring takes the student with "no knowledge" and explains very specific and challenging information to the level of functional competence.

JuliAnne  M.
5

This will be the best money you could possibly spend.

Kenneth M.
5

Excellent and worth the time

Josh S.
5

Good investment for avionics projects and not related to avionics examples: Basic wiring skills with engine, sensor, etc

Jesus A.
4.8

Excellent course for those looking to be avionics tech or reminders that improve those with experience.

Michael W.
5

Awesome class - a must have for new A&P mechanics

Jeremy V.
5

It's a great class. Very enjoyable. Fast Paced.

John Cole G.
5

Great for hands-on aviation techs looking to step into avionics

Dan W.
5

You can start this class with no knowledge of avionics and learn all you need to install this equipment. Plenty of hands-on instruction and practices.

Brian S.
5

Will was excellent and very knowledgeable. Hopefully you guys keep teaching when new tech comes out. Would love to attend again.

Chandler F.
5

Great class. Learned a lot.

Roger B.
4.8

William covered the important information needed for basic avionics installation in a concise package. Lots of material covered in 3 days.

Courtney M.
5

Great course for incoming avionics individuals

Brenda A.
5

Highly recommended. Very laid back, comfortable environment to learn in.

Stephanie M.
4.4

Be ready to work

Jacob K.
5

If you have little to no wiring avionics experience, this class is extremely necessary and very beneficial.

Max W.
5

A must for all AMTs.

Brian M.
4.6

It may look daunting but it's not as difficult as it may seem and very gratifying when complete.

Ryan B.
5

I highly recommend this class even if you're an experienced tech to help fine-tune skills.

Brandon H.
5

Very good class.

John M.
4.4

This was a great experience.

Aaron H.
5

Attending the class is well worth the time. Most of the class is hands-on and you learn do's/don'ts of basic wiring.

Treagan S.
5

Great class. Very informative and helpful.

Steve T.
5

Good review of using current crimp tools and soldering and connector fabrication.

Kenneth T.
5

Excellent information with incredible delivery through - effective teachers and training aids. Five stars.

Joshua O.
5

It is definitely worth it, fun and a positive learning experience. Just like anything, if you apply yourself you can do it.

Cody W.
4.8

Class is very informative and yet still easy to flow if you have little previous experience.

Quentin T.
4.6

This is an excellent course for gaining the foundational skills for any avionics installation, I would recommend it to anyone looking to do avionics work.

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