Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 8 hours ago
IFR Avionics Upgrade | Full Panel Teardown + Rewire for Avidyne IFD 440 + Trig 56A + PMA 450C
Welcome back! In this episode, we're diving deep into a full IFR avionics installation on Mike Victor Uniform, right in the middle of a Canadian winter. We're pulling the aircraft into Chris's hangar and completely stripping the existing instrument panel to install a brand new Avidyne system, Trig radio, PS Engineering audio panel, and rewiring everything with a professionally built harness and schematics. This will all seamlessly integrate with the existing Dynon HDX system.
Highlights in this video:
Complete panel teardown on both pilot and co-pilot sides
Replacing and de-pinning legacy radios and components
Wiring in the Avidyne GPS/NAV/COM unit
Installing Trig’s VHF Comm with monitor function
Reworking autopilot integration into the new system
Tips on coaxial cables, BNC/TNC connectors, and wiring best practices
IFR panel configuration and system layout discussion
Real-time problem solving and humor in the shop
💡 If you're thinking about an IFR upgrade, panel rebuild, or curious about modern avionics setups, this behind-the-scenes look is for you!
🎗️ Support HOPE AIR | Give Hope Wings 2025
This project also supports a bigger mission. In 2025, I'm flying across Canada with Give Hope Wings, raising funds and awareness for Hope Air — a charity that provides free travel for Canadians who need to reach critical medical care far from home.
🇨🇦 Canada is a vast country, and while healthcare is universal, getting to treatment often isn't. Hope Air bridges that gap, and your support makes a real difference.
👉 Donate or learn more about Hope Air at the link below
📍 Flight itinerary and meetup info (June 2025) below
In 2024 we raised over $40,000 - let's do that again in 2025! Thank you all for being part of this incredible community.
0:00 Welcome
0:35 The work begins
2:57 Chris lays on a critique
3:45 What we're about to instal
10:59 Hope Air 2025
2025 Give Hope Wings Fundraiser Page:
https://ca-p2p.engagingnetworks.app/31190/ghw2025/180784/glens-hangar
More info about Hope Air: hopeair.ca
hopeair.ca/impact-report-2024
Our Fundraiser flight will be making stops in June 2025:
Thursday June 5: Gore Bay (CYZE) - Launch Event
Friday June 6 - Saturday June 7: Sault Ste. Marie (CYAM) - Hope Air Day
Sunday June 8 Marathon (CYSP) - Lunch
Sunday June 8 Sioux Lookout (CYXL)
Monday June 9 Red Lake (CYRL) - Reception Event
Tues June 10 - Wed June 11 Winnipeg (CYWG) - Patient and Partner Event
More dates to be announced
Looking to buy new sunglasses? Try out a pair of Flying Eyes, Julie and I use them and they're great!
Here's my referral link: flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=glen ( I earn a small commission)
Here's my Coupon code for a 10% discount on your purchase: ThanksGlen
Other products that I've used to rebuild C-FMVU - solid companies that I enjoyed working with:
- Dynon Avionics: dynoncertified.com
- Six Pack Aero: sixpackaero.com
- WingX: wingxstol.com/html/products.html
- Pro Pilot Autopilot By Trio Avionics: thestcgroupllc.com/pages/pro-pilot-autopilot-by-trio-avionics
- ElectroAire electronic ignition: electroair.net
- Helix folding bike: helix.ca
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Eye Know by De La Soul, lickd.lnk.to/Khfah1ID License ID: 1ABYZeVvE9P
If you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: go.lickd.co/Referral-Offer
⚠️ NOTE: These videos are edited for time and entertainment. Editing removes context and can remove safety checklists in the interest of time. Do not use these videos for, or in lieu of flight training.⚠️
#CanucksUnlimited #GlensHanger
IFR Avionics Upgrade | Full Panel Teardown + Rewire for Avidyne IFD 440 + Trig 56A + PMA 450C
Welcome back! In this episode, we're diving deep into a full IFR avionics installation on Mike Victor Uniform, right in the middle of a Canadian winter. We're pulling the aircraft into Chris's hangar and completely stripping the existing instrument panel to install a brand new Avidyne system, Trig radio, PS Engineering audio panel, and rewiring everything with a professionally built harness and schematics. This will all seamlessly integrate with the existing Dynon HDX system.
Highlights in this video:
Complete panel teardown on both pilot and co-pilot sides
Replacing and de-pinning legacy radios and components
Wiring in the Avidyne GPS/NAV/COM unit
Installing Trig’s VHF Comm with monitor function
Reworking autopilot integration into the new system
Tips on coaxial cables, BNC/TNC connectors, and wiring best practices
IFR panel configuration and system layout discussion
Real-time problem solving and humor in the shop
💡 If you're thinking about an IFR upgrade, panel rebuild, or curious about modern avionics setups, this behind-the-scenes look is for you!
🎗️ Support HOPE AIR | Give Hope Wings 2025
This project also supports a bigger mission. In 2025, I'm flying across Canada with Give Hope Wings, raising funds and awareness for Hope Air — a charity that provides free travel for Canadians who need to reach critical medical care far from home.
🇨🇦 Canada is a vast country, and while healthcare is universal, getting to treatment often isn't. Hope Air bridges that gap, and your support makes a real difference.
👉 Donate or learn more about Hope Air at the link below
📍 Flight itinerary and meetup info (June 2025) below
In 2024 we raised over $40,000 - let's do that again in 2025! Thank you all for being part of this incredible community.
0:00 Welcome
0:35 The work begins
2:57 Chris lays on a critique
3:45 What we're about to instal
10:59 Hope Air 2025
2025 Give Hope Wings Fundraiser Page:
https://ca-p2p.engagingnetworks.app/31190/ghw2025/180784/glens-hangar
More info about Hope Air: hopeair.ca
hopeair.ca/impact-report-2024
Our Fundraiser flight will be making stops in June 2025:
Thursday June 5: Gore Bay (CYZE) - Launch Event
Friday June 6 - Saturday June 7: Sault Ste. Marie (CYAM) - Hope Air Day
Sunday June 8 Marathon (CYSP) - Lunch
Sunday June 8 Sioux Lookout (CYXL)
Monday June 9 Red Lake (CYRL) - Reception Event
Tues June 10 - Wed June 11 Winnipeg (CYWG) - Patient and Partner Event
More dates to be announced
Looking to buy new sunglasses? Try out a pair of Flying Eyes, Julie and I use them and they're great!
Here's my referral link: flyingeyesoptics.com/?ref=glen ( I earn a small commission)
Here's my Coupon code for a 10% discount on your purchase: ThanksGlen
Other products that I've used to rebuild C-FMVU - solid companies that I enjoyed working with:
- Dynon Avionics: dynoncertified.com
- Six Pack Aero: sixpackaero.com
- WingX: wingxstol.com/html/products.html
- Pro Pilot Autopilot By Trio Avionics: thestcgroupllc.com/pages/pro-pilot-autopilot-by-trio-avionics
- ElectroAire electronic ignition: electroair.net
- Helix folding bike: helix.ca
🎵 Music licensed from Lickd. The biggest mainstream and stock music platform for content creators.
Eye Know by De La Soul, lickd.lnk.to/Khfah1ID License ID: 1ABYZeVvE9P
If you want to use music from famous artists, try Lickd to get track credits and unlimited stock music: go.lickd.co/Referral-Offer
⚠️ NOTE: These videos are edited for time and entertainment. Editing removes context and can remove safety checklists in the interest of time. Do not use these videos for, or in lieu of flight training.⚠️
#CanucksUnlimited #GlensHanger
