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 guidance for aircraft owners and operators—from upgrade planning and installation support to troubleshooting and pre-purchase evaluation.
18+ years of avionics experienceTechnician and pilot perspectiveGA and business aviation
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
Independent technical guidance before and during an avionics project, helping owners communicate clearly with their shop.
Through the projectTroubleshooting
Methodical help isolating system and integration issues, with a practical focus on reducing guesswork and repeat visits.
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
- Pre-purchase avionics review
- Installation and troubleshooting support
Jet & business aircraft
Focused consulting for more complex platforms, system integrations, project coordination, and acquisition decisions.
- System and configuration review
- Pre-purchase technical consulting
- Upgrade and discrepancy support
How it works
A disciplined path from question to decision.
Every engagement starts by defining what matters, then turns technical detail 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.
Start with the aircraft. Build the right plan.
Share the aircraft type, current equipment, and the decision or issue you are working through.