2019
Those in the nationwide mobile installer network are known as Qualified Installers (QIs).
The company has also extended an invitation to avionics repair shops and mechanics to join the network of uAvionix service professionals.
As the 2020 ADS-B mandate looms, avionics shops are already reporting bookings at capacity, uAvionix officials note.
“With tens of thousands of GA aircraft yet to equip in 2019, the QI network provides quick installation services outside of the standard shop hangars,” company officials said. “SkyBeacon and tailBeacon can be installed right on the ramp in under an hour, with no need to take up valuable shop space. This allows repair shops to introduce additional capacity, and also allows independent QIs to provide installation services right at the customer’s home airport.”
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My installation yesterday took 3 hours because the unit did not cover the hole that had been occupied by the nav light. Unlike the picture in this article, mine came with a clear cover and the front was blunt instead of rounded like the nav light, so a plate had to be fabricated and finished, since the plate was to be visible. We had difficulty getting the unit to recognize the transponder code, but after much jiggling of the gain through the installation app, we got it working. I had to spend an extra $150 for the radio shop installer time but got the validation report successfully from the flight home.
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I am one of their qualified installers!
Received my Skybeacon and now its installed on my aircraft. Validation flight is next. Easy install!!