The following article was written by Josh Rauch, Avionics Supervisor at Jungle Aviation and Relay Services (JAARS). It originally appeared in his monthly newsletter, and we are grateful to Josh for allowing us to share his insights here.

Have you ever been frustrated by an avionics installation that went over budget or took much longer than expected? How can Wiring Planner help create better outcomes for both avionics shops and their customers?

Wiring Planner, a model-based electrical CAD application built for avionics professionals, recently made its debut at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) Convention and Trade Show.

When I started a new job as an electrical engineer 15 years ago, one of my first tasks was to update the wiring harness schematic for a system on a small airplane.

started my career in aviation in 1991 as an avionics technician. Like many of you, I spent many, many hours laying on my back under instrument panels…