Quick question: has anyone taken a worthwhile short course on helicopter-specific avionics troubleshooting and integration? I’m moving more EC135 and AS350 fleets to G500H TXi with GTN stacks and running into ARINC 429/RS‑232 mapping and HTAWS/HeliSAS interplay; looking for continuing-ed options (2–3 days) that go beyond OEM CBT and cover pin-level diagnostics and DO‑160G test implications?
Have you checked out the courses from HELI-EXPO? They often cover advanced avionics topics and could help with the G500H TXi integration.
I’ve had good luck with a hands-on workshop from a local flight school on ARINC 429 troubleshooting. They really dive into pin-level diagnostics and real-world issues. @grantharvey42, have you looked into any local options like that?
For hands-on avionics training, consider reaching out to your local flight schools — they often have programs targeting specific integrations like the G500H TXi. I recently took a course that really focused on ARINC 429 mapping, and it made a huge difference. Have you looked into any workshops nearby?