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The New Spot

Posted on August 27, 2013 by admin

Welcome the next generation SPOT SPOT 3 offers the same reliability and functionality that all spot devices are renowned for. The SPOT 3 offers more with these new features: *Unlimited tracking – pre-set SPOT 3 every 5, 10, 30, or … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged extreme tracking, longer battery life, motion activated tracking, satellite, SPOT 3, tracking, unlimited tracking, USB direct line power | Comments Off

What is the Sikorsky Prize?

Posted on August 27, 2013 by admin

The Sikorsky Prize went to a Toronto Team The Igor I. Sikorsky Human Powered Helicopter Competition was established in 1980 by the American Helicopter Society (AHS) International. The award, the AHS Sikorsky Prize, was given for the first human powered helicopter (HPH) to meet a … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged AHS, American Helicopter Society, autopilot systems, efis, flight, human powered helicopter, Sikorsky, tcas, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Lightspeed Summer Special and the new Zulu PFX

Posted on August 6, 2013 by admin

Welcome to the Zulu 2 Summer Sale! Starting July 29,2013 Lightspeed has announced a Summer 2013 Promotion on Zulu 2’s. $100 instant savings! Zulu 2 summer special price is $800 now until September 27, 2013. Hurry in now whilst they’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged ANR, headset, instant rebate, Lightspeed, Sulu PFX, Summer Sale, Zulu 2 | Comments Off

FLYSafe Instant Rebate Program

Posted on July 25, 2013 by admin

Avidyne is having a promotion! Free ADS-B Upgrade to TAS-A order TAS605A, TAS615A or TAS620A and receive a free upgrade coupon (fixed wing only) Save $2,000 on a new MFD when you trade in any CRT or analog radar display DFC90 … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News, Uncategorized | Tagged ADS-B, aircraft, autopilot, Avidyne, Avionics, DFC90 Panel Makeover, efis, MFD, TAS-A, TAWS, TCAS II, WAAS | Comments Off

Summer rebates from Garmin

Posted on July 18, 2013 by admin

Buy more and save more with Garmin products Garmin is offering customers a “purchase more and save more” rebate with up to $7,000 in total savings. There has never been a better time for owners to install a complete Garmin … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged autopilot system, avionic system, avionics package, efis, Fligth Display, G500, G600, Gamrin portable GPS, garmin, Garmin GTN, Garmin GTN 750/650, GTS 800, GTS 825, GTS 855, GWX70, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, rebates, sales, tcas, Traffic System, VHF radion | Comments Off

Promotions from Aspen Avionics

Posted on July 16, 2013 by admin

Current promotions at Aspen are coming to an end…. Aspen is providing customers with savings on the Evolution 1500 and 2000 Systems. Hurry, this ends on August 4th! Check with our sales department for your savings. There is also a … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged Aspen Avionics, August 4th, autopilot systems, efis, Evolution 1500, Garmin GTN, Garmin portable GPS, MFD1000, promotions, Rebate, tcas, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Where did all the technicians go?…. out on training

Posted on July 12, 2013 by admin

Here at Maxcraft, we are firm believers in constant professional development. Making sure all of our technicians and staff receive ongoing training is how we stay abreast of the latest technology and practices. And with today’s technology changing faster than … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged active-matrix liquid crystal display, AEA, aerospace, aircraft electronics association, airplane, AMLCD, autopilot systems, Aviation, avionic system upgrades, Bombardier CL-605 challenger, Canada, Dan Derby Centre, Dassault Falcon 900/2000, efis, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Garmin GTN, Garmin portable GPS, Helicopter, Honeywell, Kelowna, Lee's Summit, Maxcraft Avionics, Missouri, New Jersey, Ottawa, PDU, peers, primary display unit, Primus Epic EASy Avionics, Pro Line 21, Rockwell Collins, tcas, Transport Canada, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Nothing in the Hangar? Really?

Posted on June 25, 2013 by admin

What? We are empty. Nothing. De nada. On the other hand, its the busiest we have ever been. All of our technicians are out and about. Some of our technicians are on courses to gain more knowledge on the newest … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged autopilot, efis, Garmin GTN, Garmin portable GPS, helicopter avionic system, Langley, Maxcraft Avionics, Richmond, tcas, technicians, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Maxcraft Expands!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by admin

The new office Yes, we once again have an office at the Vancouver International Airport (CYVR)! Although a few years ago we built our new facility in Pitt Meadows (CYPK), we have had technicians working out of YVR weekly. Due … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged Agar Drive, autopilot systems, Avionics, Canada, customers, CYPK, CYVR, efis, facility, Garmin GTN, Garmin portable GPS, helicopter avionics, Landmark Aviation, Maxcraft Avionics, Pitt Meadows Airport, Shell Aerocentre, tcas, Vancouver International Airport, VHF | Comments Off

Our Featured Project – de Havilland DHC-3 Otter

Posted on June 22, 2013 by admin

The DHC-3 Otter Upgrade This northern Arctic operator upgraded an old piston de Havilland DHC-3 Otter to a turbine powered off-airport capable aircraft. Maxcraft was tasked with turning this 1950’s era panel into a state-of-the-art glass panel workhorse. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged aircraft, airport, Arctic, autopilot systems, avionics facility, Canada, cockpit, de Havilland DHC-3 Otter, DHC-3 Otter, efis, Garmin GPS, Garmin GTN, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, portables, projects, tcas, turbine, upgrade, VHF Radio, YPK | Comments Off