Tag Archives: Flight Instruments

Garmin introduces G3X Touch 7″ Portrait Display

Maxcraft is thrilled to announce a new addition to the Garmin G3X Touch family – the 7″ G3X Touch portrait display! Pilots now have three display formats that can be selected. First generation G3X customers, the new 7″ portrait display … Continue reading

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Zulu 3, Lightspeeds newest headset

 Maxcraft is proud to be a dealer for Lightspeed.  We are excited to announce the launch of Zulu 3, the newest in a line of legends. Zulu 3 is a worthy successor to the Zulus that came before it, retaining the … Continue reading

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Lynx and ForeFlight Are Now Compatible

Maxcraft Avionics is pleased to announce that L-3 and ForeFlight now talk to each other! We did the first Lynx install in Canada (see project and video here) and we were hoping back then that these two companies would team up on … Continue reading

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New ADS-B Transponders for experimental and amateur-built aircraft

Today Garmin announced GTX45R and GTX35R remote mount ADS-B transponders for experimental aircraft. Both satisfy ADS-B “out” requirements with the GTX45R also offering ADS-B “in”. These transponders are designed specifically for the home-built market. They are controlled and configured by … Continue reading

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5 Popular Garmin Pilot Features

Maxcraft thinks you should know these Garmin Pilot features.  These are the 5 top features that we think will make you want to try the Garmin Pilot.  Flight Profile View: One of Garmin Pilot’s newest features, the Flight Profile View, … Continue reading

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Lightspeed Summer Sale

2016 Summer gift-with-purchase promotion Many of our customers are extremely satisfied with their Lightspeed headsets and customer service.  Maxcraft is proud to offer this 16,800 mAh multi-function, portable power bank and jump-starter with a embossed vinyl case with every purchase. … Continue reading

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

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

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D2 Bravo Titanium Pilot Watch from Garmin

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

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Fort McMurray Wildfires

Photo courtesy of J.Franson, Canadian Press Today our thoughts are with our friends in Northern Alberta.   We send our deepest sympathies to those affected by the wildfires that have devastated Fort McMurray.  We also send our thanks, respect and … Continue reading

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Update on the Solar Impluse

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

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