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Summer rebates from Garmin

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

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Promotions from Aspen Avionics

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

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

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

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Nothing in the Hangar? Really?

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

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Maxcraft Expands!

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

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Our Featured Project – de Havilland DHC-3 Otter

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

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Technical Side – Keeping your database (s) current

Keeping your database(s) current In our February issue of MaxNews we addressed the value of Electronic Approach Plates. These, of course, need to be kept current, and unfortunately, this is both an ongoing task and expense.  Compounding this issue is … Continue reading

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Who works here at Maxcraft? Get to know the employee…..

Who is Miro? This month our featured employee is Miroslav Novy.  Miro is one of our newest employees here at Maxcraft, joining us as an Apprentice Avionics Technician. Miro is currently in the license application process.  At his previous employer … Continue reading

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New Products

SANDIA STX165 Transponder The new STX 165 Mode C transponder with built-in encoder by Sandia Aerospace is ideal for tight places. Designed to occupy a minimum of panel space, the transponder can slide into a one-half 3-ATI opening, and measures … Continue reading

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Our Featured Project – Eurocopter AS355

Eurocopter AS355 Twinstar Electrical Upgrade This winter, one of the Maxcraft crew was on-site in Montreal for a five weeks putting our electrical upgrade package in a Eurocopter Twins, Model AS355N.   With the STC data package in hand, and … Continue reading

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