More than a Screen Upgrade: A complete Revitalization.
A Plane Instruments retrofit isn’t a series of cosmetic patches—it’s a deep-level engineering overhaul. We don’t just add new displays; we remove outdated, high-failure analog systems and replace them with a simplified digital architecture. This process restores hull value, dramatically improves safety through system redundancy, and transforms an aging cockpit into a state-of-the-art flight deck. It’s an investment in the longevity and dispatch reliability of your aircraft.
Precision Engineering. Zero "Maintenance Debt."
A retrofit is only as reliable as the wiring behind it. At Plane Instruments, we don’t just patch holes.
We eliminate decades of maintenance debt by removing obsolete wiring and vacuum systems, replacing them with a custom, laser-cut panel and a streamlined digital architecture.
Every installation is engineered with multi-level redundancy to ensure maximum flight safety and reliability.
Turboprop & Jet Solutions: Safety, Value, and Mission Readiness.
Modernizing your high-performance airframe with the Garmin G600 TXi suite restores resale liquidity and adds critical layers of automated safety.
From owner-flown single-engine turboprops to multi-engine business jets, our retrofits modernize your mission:
GFC™ 600 Digital Autopilot
Precision flight control with Stability Protection and Emergency Descent Mode (EDM).
Smart Glide™ Technology
Intelligent assistance that automates emergency procedures during engine-out scenarios.
Enhanced Resale Dominance
Garmin-equipped aircraft consistently command higher premiums and spend less time on the market.
High-Performance Piston:
Increase Your Useful Load.
For the Bonanza, Baron, and Saratoga owner, every pound counts. By deleting the vacuum system and legacy mechanical gyros, our retrofits typically shed 80+ lbs of dead weight.
- Digital Precision: Replace 3-inch gauges with redundant GI 275 displays
- Connectivity: Database Concierge and remote aircraft health via PlaneSync™.
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Seamless Project Integration. We Value Your Time
A full-panel modernization is a major investment, and we ensure the transition is effortless. From initial consultation to final delivery, our goal is to minimize your aircraft’s downtime. To kickstart your project, we offer specialized logistics and on-site support to prepare your airframe for its scheduled slot in Lake Wales:
- Pre-Retrofit On-Site Evaluation: We can meet you at your hangar to audit your current equipment and finalize the engineering plan before the aircraft even moves.
- Compliance and Ferry Readiness: If your aircraft needs mandatory VFR/IFR checks to fly safely to our facility, our mobile team ensures you are a mission-ready for the transit
- Turnkey Management: We handle the complexity of the upgrade so you can focus on the mission
