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NOVA AVIONICS

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We have a vintage North American T-28 coming in for a phase
inspection and some avionics work. We just completed ADS-B
installations on two other T-28s. We've rebuilt several aircraft
that had major structural damage with gear-up landings and
such. We have our sheet metal genius on staff who does a lot of
our panel work and modifications as well as structural repairs.
He's one of those guys who really loves sheet metal. He's an
artist at it."
As the ADS-B mandated deadline draws near, Nova Avionics
technicians are keeping busy with installations scheduled out
months in advance. About 50 percent of the operators are
asking to upgrade other avionics, some comprising of major
installations. Most of the upgrades involve systems from
Garmin, Avidyne and some Trig Avionics, according to Lantz.
Offering avionics capabilities on-site has been beneficial
to the shop's customers. With maintenance and avionics
services together in one place, it's more convenient, broadens
installation options, saves time and helps reduce costs.

"It works well in conjunction with the annual because we
have to tear the airplane apart anyway," he said. "It just makes
sense to do it all at once when we have it open."
The pilot's perspective
Both Lantz and Mitchell take pride in their experience as
pilots and aircraft mechanics.
"Some people look at it as either you're a pilot or a
mechanic," said Lantz, who holds type ratings in eight
turbojet aircraft. "In the last 10 to 15 years, I think customers
are starting to see it as a bonus for us to be both. We fly, and
we're very in tune with the aircraft. If there's a maintenance
or avionics issue, we can help troubleshoot it. We understand
both sides of it, both the operational side from the cockpit and
the mechanical side of what makes the airplane fly.
"I enjoy the flying as much as I do the avionics and the
maintenance work. I enjoy overseeing the work, too. We find
a lot of issues with airplanes that others don't. My philosophy
is if I won't put your spouse and kids in the airplane and go to
the West Coast, then you're not going to fly it. We're going to
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