Tag Archives: Helicopter

Garmin Pilot Goes Global

Posted on July 17, 2014 by admin

Introducing Premium Worldwide Navigation Data, Plus European and Canadian Charts! Garmin Pilot has expanded to provide worldwide coverage for iPad and iPhone. These features include flight planning capabilities, comprehensive weather coverage and feature-rich navigation for pilots around the globe. Flight … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest & Greatest Avionics | Tagged aircraft, AIRMET, airplane, Apple App, avionic systems, Avionics, Canada, cockpit, comprehensive weather, DFS, efis, electronic charts, FastFind, Flight Instruments, flight planning, Flitecharts, garmin, Garmin Pilot, glass cockpit, globe, GPS, Helicopter, IFR, iPad, iPhone, iTunes, Jeppesen, Maxcraft Avionics, METAR, navigation, NavTrack, NOTAM, pilots, radar, SafeTaxi, satellite, SIGNET, Smart Airspace, SUA, TAF, tcas, VFR, VHF Radio, weather, winds | Comments Off

Silver Award

Posted on July 14, 2014 by admin

For Excellent Sales Performance! This week Garmin recognized us for excellent distributor performance in the year of 2013. We’ve been given an Award of Exemplary Performance, which recognizes our dedication as a top performer, providing first-class levels of sales performance, … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged 15%, 2013, aircraft, airplane, avionic system, Avionics, Canada, cockpit, commitment, distributor, efis, excellence, exemplary, facility, first-class, flight instruemnts, garmin, glass cockpit systems, GPS, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, network, Performance, sales, service, Silver Award, success, tcas, technical expertise, upgrade, VHF radios, worldwide | Comments Off

Taking the long way to CBAA in Edmonton – Day 2

Posted on June 19, 2014 by admin

Fort McMurray and Oil Sands After arriving in the late afternoon to Fort McMurray, Steve and Daryl spent the night to have an adventure the next day. The next day, Steve and Daryl were very fortunate to have a generous … Continue reading →

Posted in Pilot Stories | Tagged autopilot, avionic systems, Canada, Edmonton, efis, Fort McMurray, Garmin GTN, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, Oil Sands, Paul Spring, Phoenix Helicopters, St. Alberts, tcas, Villeneuve Airport | Comments Off

TAWS Mandate is Here!!!

Posted on June 5, 2014 by admin

Maxcraft Avionics is reminding ALL owners and operators that TAWS requirement comes into effect on July 4th, 2014. In order to meet the mandate, operators with aircraft configured for six or more passenger seats require Class B TAWS equipment and … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged airplane, autopilot, avionic system, avionics facility, Beechcraft 1900C, Beechcraft 1900D, Canada, Class TAWS B, efis, Garmin GTN, GPS, Helicopter, July 4, Maxcraft Avionics, modify, operators, owners, passenger seats, TAWS, TAWS mandate, tcas, upgrade, VHF Radio | 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

Bell 212’s arrive at Maxcraft

Posted on March 11, 2014 by admin

This pair of Bell 212’s is owned and operated by one of Maxcrafts most frequent and valued clients. This year these aircraft returned to our CYPK facility after more than three years of operation in Afghanistan. Prior to that mission, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bell 212, CYPK, EHSI, electromechnaical system, Garmin GNS530, GPS, Helicopter, Honeywell, IFR STC, Maxcraft Avionics, Rogerson Kratos EHSI, Sperry | Comments Off

Summer rebates from Garmin

Posted on July 18, 2013 by admin

Buy more and save more with Garmin products Garmin is offering customers a “purchase more and save more” rebate with up to $7,000 in total savings. There has never been a better time for owners to install a complete Garmin … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged autopilot system, avionic system, avionics package, efis, Fligth Display, G500, G600, Gamrin portable GPS, garmin, Garmin GTN, Garmin GTN 750/650, GTS 800, GTS 825, GTS 855, GWX70, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, rebates, sales, tcas, Traffic System, VHF radion | 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 →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged active-matrix liquid crystal display, AEA, aerospace, aircraft electronics association, airplane, AMLCD, autopilot systems, Aviation, avionic system upgrades, Bombardier CL-605 challenger, Canada, Dan Derby Centre, Dassault Falcon 900/2000, efis, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Garmin GTN, Garmin portable GPS, Helicopter, Honeywell, Kelowna, Lee's Summit, Maxcraft Avionics, Missouri, New Jersey, Ottawa, PDU, peers, primary display unit, Primus Epic EASy Avionics, Pro Line 21, Rockwell Collins, tcas, Transport Canada, VHF Radio | 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

Aircraft Electronics Association

Posted on April 11, 2013 by admin

We were in Vegas! It was that time again. Our service managers, Clarke and Ryan had the pleasure of going to Las Vegas for the 56th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show. It was a great opportunity for Maxcraft … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged ADHARS, ADS-B Solutions, AEA, aircraft, Aspen, autopilot systems, Avidyne, Becker, Cabin entertainment systems, CAN-TSO C-139, Cobham, cockpit, distributors, efis, engine interface modules, FlightReview, FMS Flight Data Reduction, G3X, garmin, Geneva, GRA5500, GTN GPS/NAV/COM, GTN750/650, GTS825/855, Helicopter, JA95-001, Jupiter, Maxcraft Avionics, Night Vision Goggle (NVG), ProCS, Product Configuration Software, repair, tcas, technology, Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS), Transport Canada, Universal Avionics, Vegas 2013, Windows | Comments Off