System planning
Architecture, equipment selection, interface considerations, upgrade sequencing, and budget-conscious decision support.
Before work beginsIndependent avionics consulting
Avionics Decisions,Clearly Guided.
Confidence in every system.Practical, independent remote guidance for aircraft owners and operators—from upgrade planning and installation support to troubleshooting and pre-purchase evaluation. All consulting services are delivered remotely.
18+ years of avionics experienceTechnician and pilot perspectivePiston, Turbine & Jet Experience and Support
Core services
Technical insight without the sales pitch.
Recommendations are built around the aircraft, mission, budget, and long-term ownership plan—not a one-size-fits-all equipment list.
Installation support
Remote technical guidance before and during an avionics project, helping owners communicate clearly with their shop.
Through the project
Troubleshooting
Remote diagnostic guidance for your maintenance team to help isolate system and integration issues and reduce guesswork.
When issues ariseTwo service tracks
Right-sized support for the aircraft you operate.
The process and depth of review scale to the airplane—from owner-flown piston aircraft to complex business-aircraft systems.
Piston aircraft
Clear, practical guidance for owners planning upgrades, evaluating an aircraft, or working through an avionics concern.
- Panel and equipment planning
Plan an upgrade around your flying mission, budget, and long-term ownership goals. We review existing equipment, compare repair and replacement options, and evaluate compatibility to develop a practical upgrade path that helps avoid duplicated wiring, panel work, and installation costs.
- Pre-purchase avionics review
Understand the avionics before you commit to an aircraft. We review the equipment configuration and available installation records to identify aging equipment, supportability concerns, and potential repair or upgrade needs—including items that may warrant further inspection.
- Installation and troubleshooting support
Get independent guidance when planning an installation or resolving an avionics concern. Support can include shop proposal reviews, wiring and interface reviews, technical research, and diagnostic planning, along with owner-to-shop coordination to clarify the work and next steps.
Jet & business aircraft
Focused consulting for more complex platforms, system integrations, project coordination, and acquisition decisions.
- System and configuration review
Evaluate flight-deck avionics alongside cabin management, entertainment, and connectivity systems. We review installed equipment, system interfaces, and long-term supportability to help determine what should be retained, repaired, upgraded, or replaced based on your aircraft’s mission and operational requirements.
- Pre-purchase technical consulting
Gain an independent technical perspective on the aircraft’s avionics and electronic systems before acquisition. We assess available equipment information and records for aging systems, known weak points, obsolescence concerns, and potential replacement needs, identifying areas that deserve further investigation.
- Upgrade and troubleshooting support
Plan modernization projects and resolve avionics, electrical, and cabin-electronics discrepancies with independent technical guidance. Support includes wiring and interface reviews, technical research, and diagnostic planning for recurring or difficult issues. We also review upgrade proposals and coordinate with maintenance facilities and equipment providers to help reduce guesswork, unnecessary component replacement, and duplicated work.
Aircraft photos: Bonanza by ZLEA (CC BY-SA 4.0) · G700 by Airwolfhound (CC BY-SA 2.0). Photos shown faded.
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How it works
A disciplined path from question to decision.
Every remote engagement starts by defining what matters, then turns shared equipment details and documentation into an actionable recommendation.
Understand the mission
Aircraft, operation, pain points, timeline, and priorities come first.
Review the system
Existing equipment, interfaces, documentation, options, and constraints are examined.
Deliver a clear path
You receive practical guidance designed to support a confident next move.
About MAC
Built around real-world avionics experience.
My avionics career began in the United States Marine Corps, where I served for seven years as an AV-8B Harrier avionics technician. My experience extended beyond avionics: I was also cross-trained to perform high-power engine runs on the Harrier, giving me a broader, hands-on understanding of the aircraft and its systems.
After leaving the Marine Corps, I moved into the private sector, where I now have more than 11 years of industry experience across general and business aviation. I started fresh—learning new avionics platforms, practices, and technologies through hands-on experience with systems from leading manufacturers. That progression shaped the practical, systems-focused approach behind MAC Avionics Consulting.
I also earned my pilot certificate so I could understand avionics from both sides of the panel. I know how these systems should operate from an installation and maintenance perspective, but I also understand why their reliability, clarity, and usability matter to the pilots and crews who depend on them.
That combined technical and operational perspective helps me look beyond a standard replacement and find practical, creative solutions when the situation calls for one.
Manufacturer and system experience
- Garmin
- Collins Aerospace
- Honeywell Aerospace
- L3Harris
- Universal Avionics
- Gogo Business Aviation
- Avidyne
- Dynon Avionics
- Aspen Avionics
- BendixKing
- Genesys Aerosystems
- uAvionix
- PS Engineering
- Business-class cabin management systems
IndependentAdvice centered on your aircraft and objectives.
PracticalRecommendations grounded in real installation and troubleshooting considerations.
ClearComplex system questions translated into understandable choices.
Let’s talk avionics
Connect with a Consultant
Tell us about your aircraft and how we can help with remote consulting.
info@macavc.com