Helicopter installations in the BC and Alberta interior

Posted on June 7, 2012 by admin

Highland Helicopters

Highland Helicopters has over 40 light and intermediate turbine helicopters and provides a broad range of flight services throughout our wide-reaching base network.  Highland Helicopters Ltd. provides its customers with one of the safest, most cost effective and reliable helicopter services in Western and Northern Canada.

Latitude

With all those helicopters, who better to install Latitude S200 Sat trackers on their Jet Rangers and AStars but one of our own crew members, Nick.  Highland has worked with Nick before, know him, trust him and enjoying working with him.

We have had the pleasure of sending Nick all over British Columbia and Alberta for these 28 installs.

Nick was sent to various places throughout the interior since January.  Some of them included:

Smithers

Kamloops

Williams Lake

Peace River

Grande Prairie

Fort McMurray

Edson

Castlegar

Whitecourt

 

 

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Rust Remover Seminar

Pacific Rim Aviation Flight Training Centre is hosting a Transport Canada Approved Rust Remover seminar on Saturday 16 June from 1:00pm to 4:30pm.  Registration is $50 and includes current VTA and VNC charts.  For more information contact Pacific Rim Aviation at 604-657-7359 or at pacrimav@telus.net

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

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Is this Spring?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by admin

Spring is here!

The plan?  Do what you love to do……fly!

Of course, if the weather is not great, you can still work on your aircraft and get it ready for all your spring time needs.

Get your checklist ready

Check your maintenance records – check the history.  What has been done lately, what needs to be done?  Do it now.

The oil – change it!  Oil can become acidic and cause corrosion.  Rust can mix with the oil and cause extensive damage to the engine.

Check the fuel system – any damage or leaks? Water in the drain? Check the fuel gauge for damage.

Check the battery and all the electrical components, radio and antennas.

Tires? Check the tire pressure, tread, hydraulic leaks and struts.

Wing flaps? Tail fins?

Look for structural damage – watch out for birds!

 

Clean – make sure your aircraft is clean inside and out.  Check the for dirt and foreign objects in wing flaps and tail fin.

Don’t forget the windows!

 

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

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Maxcraft Avionics has a new website!

Posted on May 29, 2012 by admin

You’ve gotta check out our new Website!

New website design

With lots of sweat and tears, we worked hard and put forth what we think is the most knowledgeable and informative avionic website.

It’s got everything! It’s got beautiful colour, edgy, easy to use tabs, easy to navigate pages and tons of information. Anything you want to know about avionics, we’ve got it on our website.

Check it out and move around it. We are proud of this website and hope you enjoy it too!

 

May Maxnews is here

It has some great technical information and a sneak peak as to what was in the hangar this month.  Our employee feature of the month is……. go to our newsletter on our new website and sign up for it!

Maxnews

Webstore

Don’t forget to check out our webstore for all of your needs for spring weather flying.

 

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

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Otter and the Garmin G600

Posted on May 18, 2012 by admin

It’s off!

The beautiful orange Otter just left with its Garmin G600, GTS  800, new Maxcraft panel, SL40 radio and 796 GPS handheld.   What an amazing aircraft!

Otter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Don’t forget, this is the greatest time for rebates!  Check out Garmin’s Portables Rebate offer, SPOT, Cobham, and Aspen.    More info on our next newsletter coming soon!

 

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

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Garmin Award

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin

Garmin Award

As an ongoing Garmin distributor, Garmin recognized us as a top performing aviation distributor. We were presented with a Gold Award of Excellence representing a first class level of sales performance, technical expertise and customer service.  We are in the top 10% of Garmin distributors worldwide.

Garmin Award

 

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

 

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Garmin Portables Rebate offer at Maxcraft Avionics

Posted on May 4, 2012 by admin

Garmin is offering a rebate on their popular portables.

It’s a limited time offer ending July 15, 2012.  Check it out at the webstore.  Garmins popular aera 500, 510, 550, 560, 795, 796 or GPSMAP 695/696.

This offer is also available on the 795/796!

Come into Maxcraft and check out the demo and then….. get the savings!

Garmin Rebate

 

For purchasing and rebate forms go to our Maxcraft Webstore

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

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deHavilland Forum

Posted on April 30, 2012 by admin

Trade exhibition and technical seminars

Daryl and Steve attended the Viking de Havilland Operators Forum in Victoria, BC.   With operators from around the world it was a well attended event with reason to celebrate, the rebirth of the DHC-6 Twin Otter.   Exhibitors included Lattitude Technologies, Wipare, Texas Air Services, Universal Avionics to Western Propeller.

The seminars were pertinent to operating de Havilland and Viking aircraft with valuable information including recent updates and technical topics.  They included Twin Otter main landing gear programs, flight training programs, maintenance and repair options, float plane safety,  and more.

Factory tours were given showing the Twin Otter back in full production. There were suppliers from around the world with products to help maintain and operate your aircraft from Beavers to the Dash 7.  Of course, Maxcraft Avionics were there to talk about their Glass panel upgrades and Daryl and Steve met many interested operators.

The Gala!

Mid week they put on a gala for the registrants.  With cocktails and dinner, it was a spectacular show that included “the Timebenders” and “the Fabulous Honeycrooners”.  Dressed in your favorite attire, you were taken back in the time of the de Havilland era of 1930’s-1980’s.

Steve and Daryl found the 3 day event very worth while and had a great opportunity to network with vendors and operators of Canada’s most famous aircraft.

 

 

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

 

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Maxcraft offers Garmin GTN 650 and GTN 750 Seminars

Posted on April 20, 2012 by admin

Maxcraft is now partnering with NavPath Aviation Ltd for training on the Garmin GTN 650 and the GTN 750 family of touchscreen avionics.

Poster G500 G600 Training 2012-04-10

GTN series

For the last few years NavPath Aviation has been offering training, conducted by Bob Leroux, for the Garmin GNS 430 and GNS 530 GPS/NAV/COM units. These courses are often held at our facility, and now NavPath is introducing training courses for the Garmin GTN 650 and GTN 750.

Poster GNS 430 Training 2012-04-10

These courses will help you learn the features and functions of the GTN units while you build your knowledge, skills and attitudes for the safe and effective operation of the avionics in your aircraft. You can attend these courses while your aircraft is in our shop for its avionics upgrade. When your aircraft is ready, your ground training program can be followed with in-flight training in your newly retrofitted aircraft. The training will be tailored to meet your specific aircraft equipment set-up and operational needs.

 

 

 

 

 

Please visit www.navpath.com to view full details on the courses then contact Bob at info@navpath.com to discuss your training needs.

Poster GTN Training 2012-04-10

 Date

Course

Location

Venue

Fee
2012-04-25 Garmin GTN 750 – Level I – VFR Navigation Pitt Meadows Airport, BC Maxcraft Avionics $300
2012-04-26 Garmin GTN 750 – Level II – IFR Operations Pitt Meadows Airport, BC Maxcraft Avionics $300
2012-05-02 Garmin GNS 430/530 (W) – Level I – VFR Navigation Pitt Meadows Airport, BC Maxcraft Avionics $300
2012-05-03 Garmin GNS 430/530 (W) – Level II – IFR Operations Pitt Meadows Airport, BC Maxcraft Avionics $300
2012-05-16 Garmin GTN 750 – Level I – VFR Navigation Pitt Meadows Airport, BC Maxcraft Avionics $300
2012-05-17 Garmin GTN 750 – Level II – IFR Operations Pitt Meadows Airport, BC Maxcraft Avionics $300
2012-06-06 Garmin GNS 430/530 (W) – Level I – VFR Navigation Pitt Meadows Airport, BC Maxcraft Avionics $300
2012-06-07 Garmin GNS 430/530 (W) – Level II – IFR Operations Pitt Meadows Airport, BC Maxcraft Avionics $300
2012-06-20 Garmin GTN 750 – Level I – VFR Navigation Pitt Meadows Airport, BC Maxcraft Avionics $300
2012-06-21 Garmin GTN 750 – Level II – IFR Operations Pitt Meadows Airport, BC Maxcraft Avionics $300

** Discount coupon – if you buy a GTN from Maxcraft, we will offer a $50 discount coupon towards your course!

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

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Maxcraft Avionics attends the AEA in Washington!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by admin

55th Aircraft Electronics Association International Convention and Trade show

Daryl and Steve went to the AEA tradeshow as attendees only.  They flew out on Monday with anticipation of product announcements, seeing different exhibitors, and an evening out, courtesy of Garmin.

This tradeshow and convention offered more than 75 hours of technical and business training, offerening the latest issues impacting the avionics industry, introduction of new avionics product and sneak peak of what to expect in 2013 for products.

More than 100 exhibitors displayed at the AEA.   Some of the products and announcements that caught  Steve and Daryls eye were:

Guardian Avionics – Aero 454 – Bluetooth connectivity down for GPS to iPad TSO’d Technisonic – TDAP711 – 8-10 channel digital audio panel

TRIG Avionics – TT transponder- mode S ADS-B transponder, TY91/92 – small comm radio

Rockwell Collins – Venue – in-cockpit entertainment system added features True North – Stylus – handset, MyStylus – iPhone app for iO

Aspen Avionics – Connect Panel -iPad connections to the panel (including Garmin) in Q2. Altitude capture on KFC200.

 Jupiter Avionics – JA95 Audio controller – PC programmable

 Cobham Industries – Iridium teardrop and ARINC antennas L3 Aviation – GH-3900 eStandby Indicator Level A s/w fixed and rotary applications

Latitude Technologies – IoNode Data Management Unit -Flight data wireless management unit

 Universal Avionics – FlexPerf, Airdrop features on their FMS systems

And many more.  If you are needing more information on any of these new products contact Steve and/or Daryl as they were watching the announcements of these products live from Washington, DC.

Congratulations

We would like congratulate Paul Ryan, lifetime achievement award from AEA. Paul created the Stormscope system and the Ryan traffic system.

Garmin dealer Potomoc river cruise. Photo with Daryl, Steve, and Eastern Garmin dealer Pascal and Pia of Aero Teknic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

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Maxcraft Avionics at the Helicopter Association of Canada

Posted on April 2, 2012 by admin

Welcome to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

We had the pleasure of exhibiting at the 16th Anuual Convention and Tradeshow  in Ottawa. We would like to thank all of those who dropped by and said “hi” to Daryl.

Our equipment left the week prior and thanks to our great shipping staff, it was sent off with out a hitch.  It all arrived safely by freight and then, off went Daryl.   With the brochures, business cards, and lots of avionics information in hand, Daryl manned the booth for a few days.

The HAC is a well known trade show as Canada boast the world’s second largest fleet of civil helicopters.  The HAC was created by members of the helicopter industry in 1994 and today is the only Canadian Association dedicated to the interests of the Helicopter industry. The HAC was well attended.  Daryl was met with many of our current customers and met some future customers.

With exhibitors such as Eurocopter and Bell the visitors to out booth were key players in the Canadian Helicopter industry including company owners, operation managers, chief pilots and directors of maintenance.

Few days later, Daryl and our equipment returned and we are now ready to move onto the next trade show!

It has been rumoured that the HAC will be rescheduling future conventions for November rather than March due to near date conflicts with other industry events.  We were pleased to be a part of this trade show and look forward to exhibiting at the next HAC. (perhaps in Vancouver).

 

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

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