Tag Archives: Avionics

Bonanza J35 and a Bonanza M35 nose to tail in Maxcraft hangar

Posted on June 27, 2016 by admin

In the hangar this week: not one, not two but three V-tail Bonanzas. These are fairly uncommon planes to begin with, so finding three in one hangar at the same time is a rare occurrence. The Beechcraft Bonanza is an … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged aircraft, Avionics, Bonanza, Canada, efis, Flight Instruments, glass cockpit, GPS, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, p-factor, rudder, ruddervator, tcas, torque, V-tail, VHF radios, yoke | Comments Off

D2 Bravo Titanium Pilot Watch from Garmin

Posted on May 17, 2016 by admin

We loved the style and functionality of the D2 Bravo and are excited to introduce Garmin’s Titanium version. Offering another level of sophistication to their already fabulous watch collection, this is a sophisticated smartwatch with a premium titanium band, wrist … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest & Greatest Avionics | Tagged airplane, Avionics, Canada, D2 Bravo, efis, Flight Instruments, garmin, glass cockpit systems, GPS, Helicopter, installation, Maxcraft Avionics, pilot, systems upgrades, tcas, Titanium, VHF, watch | Comments Off

Garmin Team X Introduces GMA 245/245R Audio Panels

Posted on April 27, 2016 by admin

Combines Bluetooth® Wireless Music, Phone, 3D Audio and More Maxcraft is delighted to see that the Garmin Team X took features from their certified panel and now incorporated into a low cost audio panel for the homebuilt / experimental aircraft. “Garmin is … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest & Greatest Avionics | Tagged audio panels, Avionics, Bluetooth, Canada, efis, experimental amateur build, G3X Touch, garmin, glass cockpit systems, GMA 245, GMA 245R, GPS, homebuilt, light sport aircraft, Maxcraft Avionics, pilots, tcas, Team X | Comments Off

Update on the Solar Impluse

Posted on April 26, 2016 by admin

In honor of Earth Day/Week, bringing solar power to life. How to reduce the impact on Planet Earth? Use the sun. Follow the Solar Impulse, the First Round-The-World Solar Flight, powered only by the sun, with no fuel or polluting … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged airplane, Avionics, Canada, cockpit, efis, Flight Instruments, glass cockpit, GPS, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, solar, Solar Impulse, tcas, VHF radios | Comments Off

The Think Lynx Promo

Posted on March 22, 2016 by admin

The Award-winning L-3 Lynx line of ADS-B solutions promotional pricing program on now until May 31! Maxcraft is a big fan of the Lynx NGT-9000 and had the privilege of installing the first one in Canada. L-3 is celebrating the … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged ADS-B, aircraft, airplane, Avionics, Canada, cockpit, datalink, Dual Mode, efis, Flight Instruments, glass cockpit, GPS, GPS/WAAS, Helicopter, L-3, Lynx NGT-9000, Maxcraft Avionics, MFD, Mode S, MSS, MultiLink, NextGen Active, NOTAMs, tcas, TFRs, VHF radios | Comments Off

Maxcraft Avionics Receives FAA STC for installation of the SkyWatch HP SKY899 TCAS-I in the Beech 200/B200 and 300/B300 KingAir Series

Posted on February 12, 2016 by admin

Vancouver, BC, January 2016 – Maxcraft Avionics Ltd announced that they have received FAA Validation of their Transport Canada STC SH15-43 (FAA STC SA03641NY) for installation of the SKY899 TCAS-1 System or upgrade of existing SKY497 Skywatch TAS to SKY899 … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged airplane, Avionics, Beech KingAir, Canada, CPA, efis, FAA, glass cockpit, GPS, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, OT, PA, RMI, Sandel ST3400, SkyWatch HP SKY899, STC, tcas, TCAS-I, Traffic Collision Avoidance System, upgrades, VHF Radio | Comments Off

L-3 wins the Editors’ Choice Award

Posted on January 6, 2016 by admin

FLYING Magazine awarded L-3 Communications the Editors’ Choice Award for the Lynx multi link surveillance system. Maxcraft Avionics has been a enormous supporter of the L-3 Lynx. Maxcraft installed the first in Canada, and has installed many since. Maxcraft Avionics is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged airplane, Avionics, Canada, cockpit, editors' choice award, efis, Flight Instruments, FLYING magazine, glass cockpit, GPS, Helicopter, L-3 Aviation, L-3 Lynx, Maxcraft Avionics, tcas, VHF radios | Comments Off

Holiday Sale

Posted on November 24, 2015 by admin

Another great headset offer from Lightspeed! Starting now, Lightspeed is offering a free gift along with a superb savings with the purchase of a Zulu 2 or Zulu PFX. This is a limited time offer ending January 4, 2016! Save … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged airplane, Avionics, EFB, Electronic Flight Bag, free gift, headsets, Helicopter, iPad, iPad mini, Lightspeed, Lightspeed Aviation, limited time offer, Maxcraft Avionics, Zulu 2, Zulu PFX | Comments Off

Holiday SPOT rebate

Posted on November 5, 2015 by admin

Personal satellite tracking has never been so affordable. Now for a limited time, SPOT GEN3 hardware — regularly $169.99, is FREE with qualifying tracking subscriptions. Starting October 21 through December 31, 2015, mail-in rebate offers are available on SPOT Gen3™, … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged airplane, Avionics, December, efis, FindMeSPOT, Flight Instruments, Free, glass cockpit systems, GPS, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, personal satt, Spot Gen3, Spot Global phone, Spot Trace, tcas, VHF radios | Comments Off

Angle of Attack indicators in Canada

Posted on September 3, 2015 by admin

Once seen primarily on large turbine-powered aircraft, a variety of lower-priced AOA indicators have recently become available for installation in smaller general aviation aircraft as well. An AOA indicator provides a visual reference to the angle of the wing relative … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged airplane, Angle of Attack, AOA, Aspen, Avionics, Canada, efis, Flight Instruments, glass cockpit, GPS, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, MFD, PFD, tcas, VHF radios | Comments Off