Panel Planner 101 Live: Cessna T210 Avionics Upgrade

A successful avionics retrofit project starts by picking the right equipment, the right shop, and staying involved in the project.

Cessna T210 owner Scott Dyer went for a full Garmin glass upgrade in his airplane. [Larry Anglisano]
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Key Takeaways:

  • A successful avionics retrofit project requires careful selection of the right equipment and a reputable installation shop.
  • Owner involvement is a critical factor throughout the entire avionics modification process.
  • Projects like a flagship Garmin glass upgrade are characterized as difficult, lengthy, and expensive.
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A successful avionics retrofit project starts by picking the right equipment, the right shop, and staying involved in the project along the way. In this episode of Aviation Consumer’s Panel Planner 101 Live, Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano sat down with Cessna T210 owner Scott Dyer for a candid discussion about what it really took to pull off a flagship Garmin glass upgrade in his airplane. Dyer had some good advice for anyone setting out on this difficult, lengthy and expensive modification process.

Editor’s Note: This video was produced by Aviation Consumer magazine.

Larry Anglisano

Larry Anglisano is the former Editor in Chief of sister publication Aviation Consumer magazine. He's an active land, sea and glider pilot, and has over 30 years experience as an avionics tech.

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