Customer Testimonials

Sarasota Avionics International knows that the aviation industry is small and word spreads fast (good or bad!), which is why we work diligently to keep up our excellent reputation.  The testimonials below are actual comments from some of our satisfied customers.  If you would like to include a comment of your own, please use the "Post a Testimonial" feature at the bottom of the page.  

Professional Pilot Magazine - Letter to the Editor, April 2011

The only place our DC8-73F gets avionics work done is at Sarasota Avionics SRQ. Kirk Fryar is the owner and chief technician. His ability to diagnose troubles causing panel problems and to make quick fixes is uncanny. With our legacy jet we need someone who still knows how to repair older aircraft systems and keep us flying. Kirk does it all.

Aero-News Network - Propwash Issue 12/29/09

Sarasota, and their partner Leading Edge Aviation (out of Vandenberg Field, KVDF) did an amazing job in just about three weeks.. and under the pressure of a truly formidable deadline. Even with some new antennas and the necessary paint matching... there was nary a scratch, blemish, mismatch or gizmo out of place. I've never had as overtly a positive experience on a project this massive/critical and to say the least, we can't recommend these guys highly enough. In the East Coast avionics community, which is filled with some of the best (and worst) companies in the nation, Sarasota stands taller than all the rest. We were pretty damned impressed.

Aera 560 Installation

I just wanted to send a quick note of appreciation to you both and your staff. I was very impressed with the level of service I received getting my new plane with installation of the Aera 560 and some instruction with regards to installed avionics on 87 DG. It has been a pleasure dealing with you and I look forward to many more transactions.

Above and Beyond

We had a wonderful flight home and every instrument was working flawless. I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for your help and support and commend your professionalism. The tutoring session did help me immensely to understand the systems and their interactions. Your efforts went well beyond what could be expected and you have won a very satisfied customer.

Quick Aspen Turn-around!

Just wanted to let you know how your company turned a bad event quickly around for me. Although as you know my Aspen 1000 died unexpectedly last month. The turnaround was very fast basically took only five minutes plus they found a loose wire to the altitude preselect and now that unit works good as new too. I am very pleased with your Avionics shop and certainly intend to go to you for all future purchases.

Great Flight!

Great flight home showed all the traffic and weather by Leesburg very well as I deviated around it. Shot the GPS approach to Spruce Creek as well so THANKS for the great job and professional work done by all your employees. Even switched transponders and no issues there either. Plan on flying and shooting approaches before we leave for the nasty weather in Alaska in July. Thanks again!

Getting Used to the Magic

We arrived safely back home after about 12 hours via Savannah GA, Salisbury MD, Syracuse NY and CYSH. The avionics worked as advertised. It took me the first leg to get used to the "magic" before filing IFR on the remainder of the flight. Helen really loves the new stuff and has been reading lots to get use to the glass instruments. The aircraft is a moving advertisement for Sarasota Avionics and I am referring lots of people to your company. Looking forward to seeing you in the winter.

Thanks for the Help

I wanted to contact you today and thank you so very much for all the help. I had the most enjoyable flight of my life. No problems and all works great. Thanks again for the help and also for following up.

Phenomenal Work

Everything is going great! We've been flying the Twin Beech quite a bit. A couple of weeks ago we flew it to Tullahoma, TN to the Beechcraft Heritage Museum fly-in and it was a big hit. The work you guys did is phenomenal. John Caldwell et al did a fantastic job. You did exactly what I asked and you did it very well and I've had zero problems. I hope all of you guys are well and happy and I hope to see you one day soon.