Category Archives: Latest & Greatest Avionics

Garmin Introduces Next Generation of All-In-One ADS-B Transponders

Posted on February 18, 2016 by admin

Maxcraft is excited to announce Garmin’s GTX 345 and GTX 335 all-in-one ADS-B transponders. These are designed to provide a simple upgrade path for thousands of aircraft worldwide and are a great fit for Canadians who fly south of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest & Greatest Avionics | Tagged ADS-B, AIRMETs, Bluetooth, Connext, Extended Squiter, Foreflight mobile, G1000, garmin, Garmin Pilot, GTN650, GTN750, GTX 335, GTX 345, Integrated Flight Decks, METARs, NEXRAD, NOTAMs, PIREPs, SIGMETs, static, TAFs, transponders, WAAS | 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 →

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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

Holiday Handheld Rebate

Posted on November 3, 2014 by admin

Garmin is spreading some holiday cheer! Save up to $100 on select Garmin Portables between now and December 26th, 2014. Rebates are available for the aera 500 series, aera 795/796, GPSMAP 695/696, VIRB Elite Aviation bundle and the VIRB/D2 … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest & Greatest Avionics | Tagged aera, airplane, amounts, avionic system upgrades, avionics facility, christmas, D2 watch, efis, Elite Aviation bundle, flight sintruments, garmin, glass cockpit systems, GPS, Helicopter, holiday, installation, Maxcraft Avionics, Pilot Watch, portable, Rebate, tcas, VHF radios, VIRB, Virb D2 pack | Comments Off

The Duke – Weekly Updates!

Posted on September 18, 2014 by admin

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As this is an extremely involved and fairly lengthy upgrade we’ve decided to try something new and keep our readers updated on a weekly basis. Update 13 Today will be the last of our Duke blog posts and we hope … Continue reading →

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Watch this Cessna 340 shoot an approach to minimums!

Posted on September 17, 2014 by admin

This approach down to bare minimums is a great example of how a modern avionics suite aids in IFR operations. Technology like this reduces workload and helps eliminate human error, reaping huge safety benefits, even for veterans and especially during … Continue reading →

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Life Simplified – Garmin Connext

Posted on July 25, 2014 by admin

Garmin introduces the Wireless Cockpit Connectivity Maxcraft is excited and we hope you are too. We have been anxiously waiting years for this technology to reach the cockpit and Garmin has responded! This product includes connectivity between select Garmin avionics … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest & Greatest Avionics | Tagged Bluetooth, cockpit, connectivity, Flight Stream 110, Flight Stream 210, G3X Touch, Garmin Avionics, Garmin Connext, Garmin Pilot, Gateway, GDL 69/69A, GDL 88, GNS, GTN, iPad, iPhone, Life Simplified, Sirius XM, technology, Wireless | Comments Off

Garmin Pilot Goes Global

Posted on July 17, 2014 by admin

Introducing Premium Worldwide Navigation Data, Plus European and Canadian Charts! Garmin Pilot has expanded to provide worldwide coverage for iPad and iPhone. These features include flight planning capabilities, comprehensive weather coverage and feature-rich navigation for pilots around the globe. Flight … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest & Greatest Avionics | Tagged aircraft, AIRMET, airplane, Apple App, avionic systems, Avionics, Canada, cockpit, comprehensive weather, DFS, efis, electronic charts, FastFind, Flight Instruments, flight planning, Flitecharts, garmin, Garmin Pilot, glass cockpit, globe, GPS, Helicopter, IFR, iPad, iPhone, iTunes, Jeppesen, Maxcraft Avionics, METAR, navigation, NavTrack, NOTAM, pilots, radar, SafeTaxi, satellite, SIGNET, Smart Airspace, SUA, TAF, tcas, VFR, VHF Radio, weather, winds | Comments Off

The VIRB is here!

Posted on April 2, 2014 by admin

Aviation-specific Action Camera Garmin introduces the VIRB Elite. The VIRB Elite offers a unique 1.4 inch Chroma color display which makes setup and playback simple and ensure pilots capture the in-flight angle they desire. Using minimal power VIRB Elite offers … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest & Greatest Avionics, Uncategorized | Tagged Action Camera, aircraft, autopilot, aviation bundle, aviator, Avionics, chroma color, cockpit, demo, efis, Elite, garmin, GTN, HD, headset audio, Maxcraft Avionics, pilot, portable, prop filter, tcas, video, videographer, VIRB | Comments Off

Large Flight Display System for Experimental Aircraft

Posted on March 31, 2014 by admin

New From Garmin, the G3X Touchscreen This is a large touchscreen glass flight display system designed for installation in experimental amateur-built and light sport aircraft (LSA). This newest addition from Garmin offers pilots an easy-to read, easy-to-use, high resolution 10.6 … Continue reading →

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