Kubick Aviation Services, Inc.

Kubick Aviation Services, Inc. Avionics, maintenance & aircraft upgrades from a trusted full-service FBO. Garmin Authorized Dealer. Serving Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Clear communication, quality installs, done right the first time. Kubick Aviation Services, Inc. (KAS) was founded by Chad Kubick in 2004 to serve the General Aviation community by offering quality maintenance services at a competitive price. To date, Kubick Aviation Services continues to provide customers with the same quality services. Kubick's Northern Airways also offers private charter and shuttle services. It is air carrier certified.

There’s a lot that happens between the “before” and the “after.” ✈️This project gave our team plenty to work with; from ...
09/17/2026

There’s a lot that happens between the “before” and the “after.” ✈️

This project gave our team plenty to work with; from the original panel and everything behind it to fabrication, wiring, installation, and the finished cockpit you see on slide 5.

Swipe through for a look at some of the work that happens before a transformed panel is ready to fly.

One of our favorite parts of a project like this is seeing all those individual pieces come together in the finished aircraft.

Have a panel you’ve been thinking about updating? Whether you already have a wish list or you’re not sure where to start, comment “UPGRADE” and we’ll send you the link to request a quote and start the conversation with our team.



avionics upgrade | aircraft panel upgrade | cockpit modernization | avionics installation | aircraft modernization | custom aircraft panel | general aviation avionics | aircraft electrical systems | avionics shop | cockpit upgrade | Kubick Aviation Services

An avionics upgrade doesn’t always start with wanting the newest technology.Sometimes, it starts with equipment that’s b...
09/15/2026

An avionics upgrade doesn’t always start with wanting the newest technology.

Sometimes, it starts with equipment that’s becoming harder to maintain.

As avionics age, an intermittent squawk can become more than an inconvenience. Obsolete components, limited parts availability, and increasingly difficult troubleshooting can all contribute to downtime. For an aircraft owner or operator, that downtime has a cost.

When you’re considering modernization, features are only part of the conversation.

➡️ How supportable is your current equipment?
➡️ Are recurring squawks becoming a pattern?
➡️ If something fails, how readily can it be repaired or replaced?
➡️ Does your current panel make sense for how you plan to use the aircraft over the next 5–10 years?

Whether you’re upgrading for the latest capabilities, addressing aging equipment, or planning for the years ahead, the right modernization plan starts with understanding your aircraft, your mission, and what you want from your panel.

If your current avionics are starting to raise those questions, let’s talk through what makes sense for your aircraft.

Drop "UPGRADE" to connect with our team today.



avionics modernization | dispatch reliability | aging avionics | aircraft downtime | avionics upgrades | aircraft reliability | avionics maintenance | panel upgrades | aircraft ownership | Kubick Aviation Services

A panel upgrade is a lot more than swapping old instruments for new screens.The finished product might be what catches y...
09/12/2026

A panel upgrade is a lot more than swapping old instruments for new screens.

The finished product might be what catches your eye, but some of the most important work happens where you'll never see it.

Planning the installation
Removing existing equipment
Wiring
Integrating systems
Testing
Troubleshooting..And making sure the aircraft leaves the shop ready to fly!

That's why, when you're planning an avionics upgrade, the equipment you choose is only part of the decision.

Who you trust behind the panel matters, too.

Considering an avionics upgrade before year-end or already looking ahead to 2027? Start the conversation with our team before your ideal scheduling window fills.



aircraft avionics upgrade | avionics installation | glass cockpit upgrade | aircraft panel upgrade | Garmin avionics | aviation maintenance | avionics shop | Michigan avionics | aircraft modernization | Kubick Aviation Services

A quick reminder that Chad will be speaking at the Conquest 441 Fly-In on October 1–2 at the CD Aviation Services hangar...
09/10/2026

A quick reminder that Chad will be speaking at the Conquest 441 Fly-In on October 1–2 at the CD Aviation Services hangar in Joplin, Missouri!

If you own, operate, fly, or maintain a Conquest 441, we hope you'll attend.

It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow operators, hear from experienced industry professionals, and spend two days focused on one remarkable aircraft.

Drop "441" for more info + to reserve your spot today!



general aviation | fly-in event | aviation seminar | pilot education | aircraft owners | aviation community | avionics upgrades | aircraft maintenance | aviation safety | cockpit modernization | aviation technology | aviation networking | pilot event

The first freezing morning isn't when you want to discover what your aircraft wasn't ready for. ❄️✈️Fall is the time to ...
09/08/2026

The first freezing morning isn't when you want to discover what your aircraft wasn't ready for. ❄️✈️

Fall is the time to look beyond your preflight and think ahead to the systems you'll depend on throughout winter.

Battery performance.
Pitot heat.
Electrical systems.
Lighting.
Avionics.
Those little intermittent squawks you've been meaning to address.

And beyond maintenance, consider your mission.

Will you be flying more IFR?
Operating in darkness more often?
Traveling somewhere with more demanding winter conditions?
Are there capabilities you wish you had every time the weather gets less forgiving?

A little planning now can mean fewer surprises when temperatures drop.

Save this checklist for your fall prep, and if your aircraft needs attention before winter, comment "UPGRADE" and we'll send you the link to connect with our team.



winter aircraft maintenance | fall aircraft prep | avionics maintenance | aircraft electrical system | pitot heat | aircraft battery | IFR flying | aircraft readiness | Kubick Aviation

09/05/2026

“Can we get this done before year-end?”

It’s a question we hear more often as Q4 approaches—and the answer depends on a few things:

The scope of your project…
Equipment and parts availability…
Our installation schedule…
Your existing panel…
And what we uncover as we plan the project

That’s why the best time to ask isn’t November.

Starting the conversation early gives our team time to understand your aircraft, talk through what you want to accomplish, evaluate your options, and build a realistic plan for the work ahead.

If you have an avionics project on your year-end wish list, now is the time to find out what’s possible.

Comment “UPGRADE” and we’ll send you the link to connect with our team.



avionics installation | year-end avionics upgrade | aircraft modernization | Q4 aircraft planning | Garmin avionics | avionics shop | aircraft panel upgrade | aircraft owners | Kubick Aviation

Don’t let the avionics project you planned for Q4 become a Q1 project.Fall scheduling is filling, and an avionics upgrad...
09/03/2026

Don’t let the avionics project you planned for Q4 become a Q1 project.

Fall scheduling is filling, and an avionics upgrade takes more planning than simply choosing a date to bring your aircraft in.

Before installation begins, there’s equipment to evaluate, a project scope to build, parts to coordinate, and scheduling to align around your aircraft and how you use it.

Starting the conversation now gives you more time to make the right decisions without rushing the process.

If an avionics upgrade is on your year-end list, don’t wait until year-end to plan it.

Comment "UPGRADE" and we’ll send you the link to connect with the Kubick Aviation team.



avionics installation | fall avionics scheduling | aircraft upgrades | aircraft modernization | Garmin avionics | avionics shop | Q4 planning | aircraft owners | Kubick Aviation

Q4 doesn’t start October 1st when you’re planning an avionics project.The conversations happening now can determine whet...
09/02/2026

Q4 doesn’t start October 1st when you’re planning an avionics project.

The conversations happening now can determine whether your aircraft is where you want it to be by year-end.

Between evaluating your current panel, determining the right equipment, building an accurate scope, coordinating parts and scheduling installation time, a well-planned avionics upgrade starts long before the aircraft enters the hangar.

And at Kubick Aviation, we’d rather have those conversations early.

It gives our team time to understand how you fly, what you actually need from your aircraft, and how an upgrade fits into your bigger plans, without rushing decisions just to meet a date on the calendar.

If an avionics upgrade, modernization project, or maintenance need is on your Q4 radar, now is the time to start planning.

📩 Connect with the Kubick Aviation team to talk through your aircraft and your goals. Drop "UPGRADE" to start the conversation today.



avionics upgrades | Q4 aircraft planning | aircraft modernization | avionics installation | aircraft maintenance | Garmin avionics | aircraft owners | business aviation | Kubick Aviation

There’s nothing quite like hearing that an aircraft is flying exactly as it should. ✈️Thanks for trusting our team! We’l...
08/28/2026

There’s nothing quite like hearing that an aircraft is flying exactly as it should. ✈️

Thanks for trusting our team! We’ll be ready for her next Annual visit!



Cessna 182 | aircraft annual inspection | general aviation maintenance | aircraft maintenance | propeller balancing | ADS-B traffic | Cessna maintenance | Upper Peninsula aviation | Kubick Aviation Services

A customer recently reminded us that the lowest quote doesn't always mean the lowest cost and the shortest estimated tim...
08/25/2026

A customer recently reminded us that the lowest quote doesn't always mean the lowest cost and the shortest estimated timeline doesn't mean much if you can't plan around it.

After choosing another avionics shop based on a lower initial quote, his three-week project became eight weeks, and by the end, the total cost was nearly what Kubick had originally quoted.

But his biggest frustration wasn't the final bill... It was the lack of transparency along the way.

Aircraft projects can uncover unexpected findings. Plans can change. But you shouldn't be left wondering what's happening with your aircraft, your timeline, or your investment.

That's why we put so much emphasis on doing the work upfront, setting clear expectations, communicating throughout the project, and involving our customers when decisions need to be made.

On time and on budget isn't just about the final numbers. It's about giving you an experience you can actually plan around.

That's the Kubick difference, and we're realizing it's something we need to talk about more often.

Planning an avionics project? Submit an avionics quote request through our website to start the conversation.



avionics installation | aircraft avionics upgrade | business aviation | aircraft modernization | avionics project planning | aircraft downtime | transparent avionics pricing | avionics installation timeline | aircraft reliability

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250 Riverhills Road
Kingsford, MI
49802

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