Airtronics Appareo ESG Install PIREP

[Sven]

I'd like to report that we had a very positive experience with Airtronics in Lincoln, CA obtaining our ADS-B equipment and installation. From ordering our equipment, to setting the appointment for installation, the Airtronics team was professional, timely and thorough in their response to our questions about the equipment we were purchasing.

Providing the option to install at our hangar, was especially valuable. For our installer it was a 300 mile RT.  The installer was on time, courteous and very knowledgeable. The installation locations for the receiver, transponder and antennas have proven to be ideal for both functionality and aesthetics. The process went very quickly, and our “pass’ for the FAA rebate test flight proved that the equipment installed was in excellent working order. The system worked the first time with no glitches and the interface with Foreflight was perfect. Additionally, the instructions for the rebate test flight that they provided were invaluable to an easy “pass”. They even took our old non-functional transponder and gave us a rebate on that. 

We could not be happier with the service we received or more confident in the quality installation. On a scale of 1 to 10, this one goes to 11.

[carusoam]

Greta Pirep, Sven!

This whole rebate thing is getting easier and easier...

Best regards,

-a-

[1964-M20E]

Cool

 

Hey that F18 escort code for the transponder is that how you transform your Mooney into an F18? or is ti for imitating an F18 escort ship?

 

 

[pinerunner]

How long did it take them? I've heard that installation can be more expensive than the actual avionics.

[Sven]

5 hours ago, pinerunner said:

How long did it take them? I've heard that installation can be more expensive than the actual avionics.

He started at 9 am and we forced him to have an hour lunch with us (at the hangar) and he was done by 2. So basically it was 4 hours. We did all the panel removals and put them back so that saved some time.

[Sven]

6 hours ago, 1964-M20E said:

Cool

 

Hey that F18 escort code for the transponder is that how you transform your Mooney into an F18? or is ti for imitating an F18 escort ship?

 

 

It does transform us into an F-18 but it's a fixed-gear F-18. 

[LANCECASPER]

3 hours ago, Sven said:

He started at 9 am and we forced him to have an hour lunch with us (at the hangar) and he was done by 2. So basically it was 4 hours. We did all the panel removals and put them back so that saved some time.

 

3 hours ago, Sven said:

He started at 9 am and we forced him to have an hour lunch with us (at the hangar) and he was done by 2. So basically it was 4 hours. We did all the panel removals and put them back so that saved some time.

Wow that's great. That just shows that becoming ADS-B compliant is not as big of a deal as many people are making it out to be. Getting a good price on the Appareo and then letting the rebate cover the install costs looks like a good option for a lot of people.

[1964-M20E]

21 minutes ago, Sven said:

It does transform us into an F-18 but it's a fixed-gear F-18. 

 

Oh that will explain the sub-sonic speeds you get.

 

[Raptor05121]

It is very nice to see you back on here, Sven.

Do you mind sharing billable hours or MSRP for install?

[Sven]

2 hours ago, Raptor05121 said:

It is very nice to see you back on here, Sven.

Do you mind sharing billable hours or MSRP for install?

It looks like 8 billable hours. However, he gave us a 2 hour credit for the panels and other assistance. Total was about $4,500 installed. We thought that was a good honest deal. Great folks to work with.

[aviatoreb]

Nice paint!