Panel Planner 101 Live: Flagship Glass Cessna T210

High-end avionics upgrades are far from easy nor inexpensive—while a misstep in the planning process, including the selection of the shop, can send the retrofit in the wrong direction. As an example of how to do it right, this month’s Panel Planner 101 Live field report looks at a flagship Garmin upgrade for a Cessna T210, with examples of how to save money along the way by making use of existing equipment that still provide utility.

Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.