Tag Archives: aircraft

Technicians out on training

Posted on June 17, 2014 by admin

Maxcraft Avionics send technicians out for specialized training This year, two of Maxcraft’s major clients purchased Airbus EC135 helicopters. Due to the close working relationship between Maxcraft and these companies, as well as the increasing proliferation of these aircraft in … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged Airbus EC135 helicopters, Airbus Helicopters, aircraft, airplane, auto flight control systems, autopilot, Aviation, avionic, Avionics, avionics facility, Canada, cockpit, EC135, efis, electrical systems, Eurocopter, exam, flight control display systems, Garmin GTN, Garmin portable GPS, Grand Prairie, Maxcraft Avionics, operators, tcas, technicians, Texas | Comments Off

Garmin GTN 750

Posted on May 21, 2014 by admin

King Air gets a Garmin GTN 750 This is a major upgrade for one of Maxcraft’s regular commercial clients: Jerry Visser of Island Express Air. Island Express Air provides scheduled flights across the Strait of Georgia with its capable fleet … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged aircraft, autopilot, B100, cockpit, COM, efis, Garmin GTN750, GPS, GTN750, Island Express Air, King Air, Maxcraft Avionics, MFD, NAV, Piper Navajo, portable GPS, TAWS, tcas, VHF Radio | 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

New Low-Cost Addition to Radar Altimeter Product Line

Posted on March 14, 2014 by admin

New GRA 55 Radar Altimeter and GI 205 Indicator This comprehensive radar altimeter solution expands upon Garmin’s high-performance, all digital GRA 5500 radar altimeter to include the GRA 55, a best-in-class and cost-effective radar altimeter designed specifically for helicopters and general aviation aircraft. The GRA 55 leverages … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest & Greatest Avionics | Tagged aircraft, autopilot systems, Aviation, avionics facility, efis, FAA, garmin, GI 205, GPS, GRA 55 Radar Altimeter, GRA5500, GTN, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, OLED, radar, radar altimeter, situational awareness, tcas | Comments Off

STC for the GTN series on rotorcraft

Posted on December 10, 2013 by admin

Garmin gets an AML STC for the GTN Series on Rotocraft Thanks to Garmin and Lucy’s logbook, we were able get more information on the buzz about this STC. This community is so excited to hear that Garmin has recently obtained … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged above ground level, aircraft, AML, AML STC, Approved MOdel List, autopilot, Avionics, Bell, comm one, efis, Eurocopter, FLTA, forward looking terrain and obstacle avoidance, garmin, GL, GMA 35, GTN 650/750, GTN series, helicopter terrain awareness and warning system, Helicopters, HTAWS, Lucy's logbook, Maxcraft Avionics, Part 27, portables, radio, Rotorcraft, Supplemental Type Certificate, tcas, telligence voice command, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Garmin Technology Seminar

Posted on November 29, 2013 by admin

Maxcraft hosts its 2013 Garmin Technology Seminar We did it again! Maxcraft’s 2013 Garmin Seminar was our most successful yet and one of Garmin’s largest! With over 150 people attending, demo equipment, cockpit displays, drinks and a delicious chili … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged 1954 Boss Beaver, aircraft, Argentina, autopilot systems, Avionics, Beech 58P Baron, business jets, Cessna 182P, efis, fixed wing aircraft, Flitecharts, garmin, Garmin D2 GPS Watch, Garmin GPS watch, Garmin GTN series, Garmin Seminar, Garmin Technology, glass panel upgrade, GPS, Greenland, Helicopters, London, Maxcraft, Maxcraft Avionics, panel mount products, Paris, photos, piston Baron, portables, powerpoint, tcas, Transport Canada, Wayne McGhee | Comments Off

SPOT deal for exisiting customers!

Posted on November 20, 2013 by admin

The SPOT 3 is here! Exclusively for you as an existing SPOT 2 customer, you can receive a $50 rebate on the new SPOT 3. For a limited time only, you can upgrade to the new SPOT Gen3 for just … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged aircraft, autopilot, efis, Gen3, Rebate, SPOT 2, SPOT 3, tcas, TCAS II, tracker, Transport Canada, VHF Radio, WAAS | Comments Off

Canadian FliteCharts Now Available!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by admin

Garmin has announced the arrival of Canadian Flitecharts! Canadian FliteCharts cover over 450 airports with 1,500 charts. These new FliteCharts are available as a one-time purchase or an annual subscription. They also offer a North American subscription for customers that fly … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged aera 796/795, aircraft, airplane, autopilot systems, Aviation Database FliteCharts, Canada, efis, Flitecharts, flyGarmin.com, G1000, G2000, G3000, G3X, G500, G5000, G600, G900X, G950, Garmin Canadian FliteCharts, Garmin portable GPS, Global airport directory, GMX 200, GPSMAP 696/695, Gtn 750, helicopter avionic system upgrades, Maxcraft Avionics, Nroth American, SateTaxi, tcas, upgrade, VHF Radio | 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

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