Tag Archives: autopilot systems

Aspen Promotion

Posted on September 5, 2013 by admin

Aspen Avionics September Promotion Aspen is pleased to announce that during the month of September customers will receive $1000 instant savings on purchases of any Aspen Avionics Evolutions PFD or MFD purchased with Synthetic Vision between September 2 and September … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News, Uncategorized | Tagged Aspen, autopilot systems, Canada, efis, Evolution MFD, Evolution PFD, Garmin portable GPS, Instant savings, Maxcraft Avionics, Synthetic Vision, system upgrades, tcas, VHF Radio | Comments Off

New product from Garmin

Posted on August 30, 2013 by admin

Experimental Aircraft gets a New Comm Radio The new GTR 200 panel mount comm radio is here! Built and designed for experimental and light sport aircraft, this radio offers powerful features, including auto-squelch, 3D audio, stereointercom, stereo music input, alert inputs, standby … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged autopilot systems, efis, garmin, Garmin portables, GTR 200, inventory VHF radio, New Comm Radio, tcas | Comments Off

What is the Sikorsky Prize?

Posted on August 27, 2013 by admin

The Sikorsky Prize went to a Toronto Team The Igor I. Sikorsky Human Powered Helicopter Competition was established in 1980 by the American Helicopter Society (AHS) International. The award, the AHS Sikorsky Prize, was given for the first human powered helicopter (HPH) to meet a … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged AHS, American Helicopter Society, autopilot systems, efis, flight, human powered helicopter, Sikorsky, tcas, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Promotions from Aspen Avionics

Posted on July 16, 2013 by admin

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 →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged Aspen Avionics, August 4th, autopilot systems, efis, Evolution 1500, Garmin GTN, Garmin portable GPS, MFD1000, promotions, Rebate, tcas, VHF Radio | Comments Off

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

Posted on July 12, 2013 by admin

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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Maxcraft Expands!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by admin

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 →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged Agar Drive, autopilot systems, Avionics, Canada, customers, CYPK, CYVR, efis, facility, Garmin GTN, Garmin portable GPS, helicopter avionics, Landmark Aviation, Maxcraft Avionics, Pitt Meadows Airport, Shell Aerocentre, tcas, Vancouver International Airport, VHF | 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

Technical Side – Keeping your database (s) current

Posted on June 21, 2013 by admin

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 →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged airspace, Ascent Aircraft Information Manager (AIM), autopilot systems, avionics facility, Canada, cockpit, efis, Electronic Approach Plates, flying, Garmin portable GPS, glass displays, GPS navigators, IFR, Maxcraft Avionics, MaxNews, navdata, pilot Garmin GTN, Pilot Paks, Rockwell Collins, tcas, VFR, WiFi | Comments Off

New Technology – Engine Monitor Options

Posted on June 13, 2013 by admin

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 →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged 6 cylinder, airframe, autopilot systems, aviation industry, Avionics, CHT, cockpit, cylinder head temperatures, efis, EGT, engine, Engine Monitor, exhaust gas temperature, fuel totalizer, GA, garmin, Garmin GTN, new technology, oil pressure, oil temp, portable GPS, probes, tcas, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Portable price changes

Posted on May 31, 2013 by admin

Garmin has just announced a price reduction…… Garmin’s popular aviation portables are able to find their way into your cockpit with a new lower price. The Garmin 796 is now only $1,999.00! For all other portables check out our Webstore … Continue reading →

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