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Garmin announces a new aviation-specific action camera

Posted on July 20, 2015 by admin

The VIRB XE action camera Garmin is excited to announce a premier, aviation-specific addition to the VIRB XE action camera family from the experts in aviation action cameras, providing several new accessories and unique features tailored to capturing rich, high … Continue reading →

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FAA approval for IFD440, Q3 promotion with FREE ADS-B, and new features to IFD540

Posted on July 7, 2015 by admin

IFD440 Now Certified; and R10.1 for both IFD440 & 540 Avidyne announced today that certification of their IFD440 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM and Release 10.1 software for the IFD540 FMS/GPS/NAV/COM. Since receiving the FAA approval of R10.1 software for the IFD540, it includes a … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged ADS-B, ADS-B receiver, airplane, Avidyne, avionic systems, efis, FAA, FAA approval, FMS/GPS/NAV/COM, glass cockpit systems, GPS, Helicopter, IFD440, IFD540, LPV, Maxcraft Avionics, MLB100, promotion, Q3, R100.1, SBAS, tcas, VHF | Comments Off

Lynx and a Cessna 182

Posted on July 6, 2015 by admin

Lynx – New transponder/MFD/ADS-B single-box solution first install in a Cessna 182 It’s been just four months since L3 unveiled its new low-cost ADS-B solution, the L3 ‘Lynx’ and Maxcraft is a big believer in this new technology. Today, Maxcraft … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged ADS-B, Canada, Cessna 182, first, FIS-B, L3, Lynx, Maxcraft, MFD, NGt-9000, technology, transponder, WAAS GPS | Comments Off

Solar Impulse Ocean Crossing

Posted on June 30, 2015 by admin

Ocean Crossing To Hawaii : the Moment of Truth. Will the third time be lucky? Endeavoring to reach Hawaii from Japan to encourage the use of clean technologies (#futureisclean), the solar powered aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg attempts the longest … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged airplane, Andre Borschberg, Aviation, avionic systems upgrades, Bertrand Piccard, Canada, efis, Flight Instruments, glass cockpit systems, GPS, Hawaii, Helicopter, Japan, Maxcraft Avionics, Solar Impulse, solar power, tcas, VHF radios | Comments Off

Lightspeed Sale!

Posted on June 22, 2015 by admin

Summer 2015 Promotion Lightspeed is offering ANOTHER sale! Starting now, save instantly $125 on selected headsets. (PFX and Zulu 2). This sale ends August 2, 2015, so hurry and come into Maxcraft and check out the savings! Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged airplane, August, Avionics, Canada, cockpit, efis, Flight Instruments, glass cockpit, GPS, Helicopter, Lightspeed headsets, Maxcraft Avionics, PFX, summer sales, tcas, upgrades, VHF radios, Zulu 2, Zulu 2 headset | Comments Off

Stylish Aviator Watch with Sophisticated Aviation Features

Posted on June 16, 2015 by admin

Garmin introduces D2 Bravo! A next-generation aviator watch that combines practical functionality and sophisticated design to bring pilots and aviation enthusiasts a premium GPS watch. D2 Bravo incorporates Garmin’s signature direct-to and nearest airport navigation features complete with a worldwide … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest & Greatest Avionics | Tagged aircraft, airplane, airport database, alerting capability, altimeter, aviation navigation database, avionic system upgrades, avionics facility, barometric setting, bezel, biking, Canada, cockpit, compass, D2 Bravo, efis, Flight Instruments, garmin, glass cockpit systems, glass fiber, GPS, Helicopter, HSI, IMC, integrated activity tracking, Maxcraft Avionics, METARs, moving map, skiing, smartphone, swimming, tcas, VHF radios, watch | Comments Off

Garmin’s Pilot Essentials Rebate Program

Posted on June 5, 2015 by admin

Save up to $100 on Select Garmin Portables between June 1st and July 31st! You can save up to $100 on purchases of Garmin handhelds starting now through July 31, 2015. Rebates are available for the aera 500 series, aera … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged aera 795/796, aircraft, airplane, avionic systems, Canada, cockpit, D2, Flight Instruments, garmin, glass cockpit systems, GPS, GPSMAP 695/696, handhelds, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, pilot, portables, Rebate, TCAS EFIS, VHF radios, VIRB, VIRB Elite Aviation, VIRB/D2 Combo Pack | Comments Off

Finally! Garmin Pilot Offers Expanded Coverage in Canada to Include Canadian Charts

Posted on May 22, 2015 by admin

Maxcraft has been a huge supporter for this product. We are pleased to say we had some influence in pushing this product for Canada. Below is a good article from Lucy’s Logbook about the Garmin Pilot for Canada. Just last … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged aeronautical, airport, Canada, charts, efis, Flitecharts, Garmin Pilot, glass cockpit systems, GPS, IFR, Jeppesen, maps, Maxcraft Avionics, METARs, Nav Canada, navigation, NEXRAD, SafeTaxi, TAFs, tcas, VFR, VHF radios | Comments Off

Rebates for Garmin Enhanced Situational Awareness and on Garmin Essentials

Posted on May 21, 2015 by admin

Customer rebate and save up to $5,000 on Garmin Avionics…again! Garmin is excited to announce a fantastic customer rebate opportunity! Ranging from glass cockpits, GPS/NAV/COM, traffic, weather solutions, ADS-B, and Connext, here is something here for those looking for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged ADS-B, EFIS G600, Flight Stream, G500, garmin, GDL88, GPS/NAV/COM, GSR 56, GTS 825, GTS 855, GTS800, GTX 33 ES, SVT, traffic | Comments Off

New Products live from the AEA Convention in Dallas

Posted on May 4, 2015 by admin

Our team just returned from Aircraft Electronics Association Convention in Dallas with news of the latest and greatest in avionics developments. Many of these products are available now and some are still many months out, but this summary will keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest & Greatest Avionics | Tagged ADS-B, AEA, aircraft electronics, airplane, April, Aspen Avionics, association convention, Dallas, efis, glass cockpit system, Gogo business aviation, GPS, Helicopter, Jupiter Avionics, L-3 Aiviation, Latitude Technologies, Lynx, Maxcraft Avionics, Mid-Continent, PS Engineering, Rockewell Collins, tcas, upgrades | Comments Off