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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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Spring Rebates for your favorite products

Check out the following Rebates! Summer promotion: over $2000 in instant savings on Evolution 1500 and 2000 systems. Promotion runs from May 22 to August 4, 2013.  Don’t forget, Aspen continues to provide a $500 rebate on the MFD1000 until … Continue reading

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Vendor Profile – SANDIA aerospace

Sandia Aerospace, located in Albuquerque,New Mexico, was founded in 1997 by a group of avionics professionals to provide high quality avionics products to the helicopter, general aviation, corporate and regional airline markets. Sandia manufactures airdata computers, transponders, altitude encoders and products … Continue reading

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Pilot Humor at its best

You know you’ve been flying to much when…..   You pull into the parking lot and start turning off the radios, electrical equipment, and saying where’s the dang mixture?     You roll down the window and shout “CLEAR” before … Continue reading

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New Technology – Engine Monitor Options

New Technology – learn more about it here We are offering the first of many papers on new technology.  Where to read it?  On our blog or click here to go to our Technology Page on our website.  Stay in … Continue reading

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