This course is a unique, practitioner-oriented course in the field of aircraft accident investigation designed specially for those who will be involved in or have an interest in Electronic Systems Investigation. It provides a unique opportunity for investigators to learn from and interact with one of the most experienced specialists in advanced avionics in the world. As part of the course, time is made available to discuss the particular Electronic Systems Investigation problems and issues faced by each attendee.

Investigators and anyone from Governmental or Commercial organizations interested in gaining an understanding of advanced avionics, avionics system failure, and electronic systems investigation.

• This course presents information about new avionics technologies and points out to the investigator some of the new investigative techniques available in determining cause of accidents.
• Course participants will learn about avionics subsystem examination and digital system examination.
• Participants will be able to discuss their specific avionics and electronics system investigation problems and issues with an instructor who is experienced and an expert in the field of advanced avionics.
• This course is accepted by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals for Continuance of Certification Credit.
• SCSI will award 3.6 CEUs to each participant who successfully completes this course.

• Avionics system failure
• Analog and Digital Differences
• New Avionics Technologies
• New Investigative Techniques
• Avionics Subsystem Examination: past and present
• Digital System Examination: past and present
• Digital Information Storage
• CRT Displays
• Flat Tube Displays
• Multifunction Display
• EICAS
• ACARs
• Non-Volatile Memory
• Electronic Comparison
• Data Accuracy and Resolution
• Digital Avionics System Spec
• Displays, processors and Memories
• Sensors
• Radios
• Radio Tuning
• Air Data Systems
• Attitude and Heading Systems
• Flight Instruments
• Flight Control

Taught at the DoubleTree Hotel on the waterfront in San Pedro in Southern California, the Electronic Systems Investigation (ESI) course consists of 5 training days (36 hours of classroom instruction.) Students receive lecture outlines, additional reference material and a Certificate of Completion. Classes begin daily at 0800 and end at noon on the last day.