Art installed a Garmin angle of attack with heated probe and a LiDAR landing height sensor with gear sensor in my Mooney. It was a tight fit, but Art made it work. He was able to retain the look of the factory panel without any tricky-tacky switches added on. He used existing access points in the glare shield to mount and route the AOA display. I calibrated the AOA in flight with the help of a co-pilot and everything worked as advertised the first time. Very clean installation from a very experienced avionics expert. Worth every penny. read more

I called to get a quote for work based on the positive recommendation of a local FBO. I'm not sure who I spoke to since he didn't answer the phone with a name -- I was interested in getting a quote for an audio panel upgrade. Specifically (for you nerds who might be interested), I wanted to replace the GMA 347 in a Cirrus Perspective (G1000) with the GMA 350 that is shipping in newer models. The man I spoke with sounded inconvenienced as soon as I explained what I wanted to do. He said the software wouldn't likely support the new panel. I suggested it probably would, since I was getting the newest software with an upcoming ADS-B installation, and I know in fact support for the panel is listed on the release notes. He said that he'd have to check with Garmin, and I said that was fine, he could get back to me with a quote. He then asked why I wasn't doing the panel upgrade along with ADS-B with my other shop. I replied that I'd heard Peninsula Avionics did great work, but if they weren't interested I'd look somewhere else. He said "okay," and that was the end of the conversation. There are two sides to every story, I fully understand -- but I was blown away what I thought was going to be a friendly call to get a quote and ended feeling angry about the way I was treated. Maybe this was too small of a job to be worthwhile. Maybe they don't work on Garmin equipment. Maybe he was just having a bad day. I really don't know what happened or why, but I'm baffled at the lack of customer service when soliciting what would have been a several thousand dollar job. read more

Simply put, my experience with Peninsula Avionics (and specifically Art and John) surpassed all my expectations. Whether the project is large or small, the attention to detail and making sure everything is right the first time was nothing short of incredible. I replaced nearly everything in my panel and I can tell you with all honesty, everything worked perfectly the first time. I didn't believe this level of personalized craftsmanship still exists. This company cares about it's customers and that you leave 100% satisfied. Thank you Art/John and Peninsula Avionics! read more

Peninsula Avionics - 182 Before/After - Aircraft Repairs Near Me - Palo Alto, California

Art at Peninsula Avionics is a lifesaver, over and over again. From minor repairs/tweaks, to the recurring static system checks, to the installation of an ADS-B system, Art has been a reliable and very capable technician. I really appreciate that he always makes time for my airplane, getting it in when repairs are necessary, and always clear about scheduling it when the issue is not an emergency. I really think Peninsula Avionics is a valuable resources in the Peninsula. read more

We have used Art at Peninsula Avionics on several occasions, to include major avionics upgrade projects. We have always found his work to be meticulous, and performed with great concern and attention to the smallest of details. The fit and finish of the panel and the cosmetic aspects of the installations are also impeccable. His pricing is fair and reasonable. I highly recommend Art and Peninsula Avionics, and I plan on using him in the future as our "Go to" avionics facility. Steve Feldman, AirplanesUSA Aircraft Sales, San Carlos, CA read more

Wanted to find someone to stick a GNS430 into my C-150. I have the 430, the CDI I have is compatible, and I have the antenna. Quotes from various places were from $900 to $1600 for the work. Called peninsula avionics and got a quote: $4000. Art told me I'd need a new CDI since mine will not work. I looked it up - Garmin's GNS430 installation manual explicitly says king209a DOES work. Decided to go come by. Walk in with a friend whom I was just flying with - Art is chatting with his "hangar neighbor." We wait. He finally notices me, visibly unhappy that I came. Asks what I wanted. Explain the situation. He says it is not that simple. I ask why. He says I need a new CDI. I tell him that garmin's gns430 install manual claims king209a compatible. He backpedals and says he thought I had a 209, not 209a (despite my clear explanation a minute earlier that it was the 209a that I had). Looks at me with unhappiness and tells me the install is $5000 (somehow it just rose in price by a thousand dollars I guess...). I ask him if that means that it is approximately 50 hours of work. He says "that's the install" and immediately goes back to his conversation with the "hangar neighbor" without looking at me again. Ignores my "have a nice day" Not sure if he is always like this or not, but definitely not a fun experience. I'll get the work done elsewhere for 1/5 the price and be sure to never use him for anything. Oh, and before Art claims I need mental help (like he did to the last reviewer), or am misrepresenting things, I have the emails to prove it, and had a friend with me during phone calls to him AND the hangar visit. read more

Garmin had determined that the antenna on my GTN750 or the coax connection was defective. Was going to make a new antenna available under warranty for installation by a Garmin dealer. Peninsula Avionics told me that they only do warranty work on their own installations. read more

My king 155 was having display problems, I researched on the internet and ordered a new display but when I installed the new one I had even more display elements missing and intermittent. I noticed that the display socket fingers had lost their spring tension and we're not making good contact I called several avionics shops and was told that this is a very expensive repair. I was goggling avionics shops and noticed quite a few excellent reviews of Peninsula Avionics on a pilot's chat room. I called Art and he said he might have some tricks for getting better contact to the display. So I sent him the radio I was totally prepared for a very expensive repair but he sent it back to me with a note that he got almost all of the digits completely working to a point that you could always read all the numbers. He said because it wasn't completely fixed he wasn't charging me anything for it (not even shipping it back) and that if I wanted to pursue that option of completely fixing it, it would cost about $2000. I will definitely take any of my avionics work to him in the future and highly recommend him to others. read more

Flew in Tuesday with an autopilot problem...always difficult to diagnose. Art's shop had just closed so I left the plane and a voice message. The next morning I call and he had already found the problem...a burned out servo. By Friday he had found a replacement and had it in, checked out, and working. I was back in business for a Saturday trip. Thanks for a job well done. read more

Went in for a transponder check and was told the transponder was fried. So I ordered a new one and had this shop install it. When I went to pick up the plane, I asked for my old part. This company reluctantly gave my old part back then decided they wanted to charge me an extra $100 because of that. I just wanted to get away from them so I paid it. A week later I did some research and found out Peninsula avionics sells your old parts on ebay after he fixes them. I now go to sterling aviation in concord where the guys are honest. read more

This was my first experience with Peninsula Avionics and I am very happy with the result. My GNS430W receiver was inoperative but I was not sure if it was the unit or the antenna. Art did a thorough bench test and found that the trouble was with the unit, so no need to bring the aircraft to PAO. Art explained everything as he performed the tests. The repair was fast, reasonably priced and he explained that the software should be upgraded as part of the repair. He also pointed out that the companion GNS530W should be updated to be sure that cross fill would operate properly. It all went smoothly. I'll be back the next time I have any need for avionics purchase or service. read more

I interviewed numerous avionics shops throughout California and Oregon for my entire panel Garmin upgrade and decided to go with Art at peninsula Avionics. The job was just completed ahead of schedule and on budget. Not to mention his work is meticulous. One other point I appreciated about Art is that he his extremely responsive and easy to get a hold of, which makes the job a lot less stressful. It was pleasure to work with Art! read more

Art at Peninsula Avionics has done numerous installations and repairs of avionics in my airplane over the years, and he also does my biennial pitot static test to keep the airplane IFR-legal. Most recently, Art installed a new Garmin GDL-82 ADS-B Out transponder, and as always Art is 100 percent professional and knowledgeable. In order for airplanes to be able to fly in all airspace after January 1, 2020, the airplane will need to have ADS-B Out installed. Without ADS-B Out, pilots will be severely restricted to airspace in which they will be able to fly. So, for most airplane owners, ADS-B Out is not an option. It is a necessity. My suggestion: Don't skimp and have some cheap solution installed. Stick with a well-known, established brand like Garmin or Appareo. And, make sure you have it installed by an experienced dealer like Art at Peninsula Avionics. He does good work and stands by his work. Highly recommended. read more