--- title: Aircraft Services Blog | Sparkchasers | Ron Oetjen --- # Blog ##### Subscribe for updates Filter by Topic: ** [Avionics](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/avionics) [blog](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/blog) [Garmin](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/garmin) [ADS-B](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/ads-b) [Avionics Upgrades](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/avionics-upgrades) [Sparkchasers](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/sparkchasers) [vlog](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/vlog) [Transponders](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/transponders) [Aircraft Maintenance](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/aircraft-maintenance) [Insider](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/insider) [Auto-pilot](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/auto-pilot) [FIS-B](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/fis-b) [avidyne](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/avidyne) [TIS-B](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/tis-b) [Boondoggle](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/boondoggle) [DFC 90](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/dfc-90) [Drones](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/drones) [FAA](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/faa) [GFC 500](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/gfc-500) [Malarkey](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/malarkey) [S-TEC](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/s-tec) [stratus](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/stratus) [AEA Training](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/aea-training) [Cessna 182](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/cessna-182) [Dynon](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/dynon) [GFC600](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/gfc600) [Garmin G5](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/garmin-g5) [Garmin GNS 530](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/garmin-gns-530) [Garmin GNS430](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/garmin-gns430) [IFD 440](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/ifd-440) [IFD 540](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/ifd-540) [IFD 550](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/ifd-550) [Inspections](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/inspections) [Terrorism](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/terrorism) [XM Aviation Weather](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/xm-aviation-weather) [cyber security](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/topic/cyber-security) 2 min read ###### [Life in an FAA Repair Station During the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/life-in-an-faa-repair-station-during-the-covid-19-pandemic) This year has been weird. Just weird. For the past 3-4 years it’s been all that we can do at Sparkchasers to keep up with the demand of continually learning new products that are b... 2 min read ###### [Missed Opportunities By Aircraft Owners](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/missed-opportunities-by-aircraft-owners) I’ve blogged before about the effects of the Part 23 rewrite on the general aviation industry and how technology advances in this industry have increased in the past couple years u... 2 min read ###### [What are People Buying at Sparkchasers?](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/what-are-people-buying-at-sparkchasers) Over the past couple of weeks, I have been training another Sparkchasers employee, Kristian Butler, so he can begin a transition from a technician in operations into a sales role. ... 3 min read ###### [Most Exciting Development from Osh 18](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/most-exciting-development-from-oshkosh-2018) In late July of every year pilots, aircraft owners, and aviation enthusiasts make an annual pilgrimage to Oshkosh, WI for the EAA AirVenture Airshow. It is a time to connect with o... ###### [Is it Time To Get Connected?](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/is-it-time-to-get-connected-) Is it time to get connectivity in your aircraft? This blog focuses on Bluetooth connectivity from your mobile devices to your avionics equipment. We show you one of the simple solu... 1 min read ###### [VLOG: Electronic Flight Instruments/ Glass panel](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/vlog-electronic-flight-instruments) Are you thinking about replacing some of your old analog instruments with the some new electronic flight instruments? In this vlog, we discuss the Garmin G5 and the Aspen E5. We al... 1 min read ###### [VLOG: Digital Auto-Pilot Reviews](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/autopilot-review) Are you trying to figure out all these new digital auto-pilots that have hit the Aviation market in the last 12 months? Sparkchaser devoted this video to talking about three of the... 3 min read ###### [Cyber Threats to Aircraft?](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/cyber-threats-to-aircraft) One of the most trending topics in the world today is Cyber Security and/or Cyber Terror. Hacking and cyber exploits have been around for a very long time, but the sophistication o... 4 min read ###### [General Aviation Maintenance Concerns](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/general-aviation-maintenance-concerns) I talk to aircraft owners on a daily basis about installations and maintenance for their aircraft and I’d be remiss if I didn’t say that I often walk away from those conversations ... 1 min read ###### [VLOG: The Blooper Reel](https://www.flysparkchasers.com/blog/vlog-the-blooper-reel) So, this week we give you absolutely no educational value in our VLOG. If you are looking for educational content, this weeks VLOG is not it. We decided to put together a blooper r... 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