Tag Archives: Helicopter

Lynx and ForeFlight Are Now Compatible

Posted on August 5, 2016 by admin

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 →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged airplane, efis, Flight Instruments, Foreflight, glass cockpit, GPS, Helicopter, L-3, Lynx, Maxcraft Avionics, NGT, tcas, VHF radios | Comments Off

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

Posted on July 20, 2016 by admin

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 →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged ADS-B transponder, airplane, airspace, avionic, Canada, efis, experimental, Flight Instruments, G3X, glass cockpit, GPS, GTN 625, GTX35R, GTX45R, Helicopter, home-built, Maxcraft Avionics, tcas, VHF radios | Comments Off

Big news from Garmin just in time for EAA Air Venture

Posted on July 19, 2016 by admin

Today, Garmin goes public on the newest addition to its Connext line of products – and let me say: it is a game changer. We also have fresh announcements on software updates, database bundles, and promotional discounts for summer 2016. … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged ADAHRS, ADS-B transponder, airplane, Android, Apple, Area 660, avionic system, Bluetooth, data link, databases, EAA Air Venture, efis, Epic fuel, flight, flight instrument, Flight Stream 510, G500, G600, garmin, Garmin Flight Stream 510, Garmn Pilot, glass cockpit systems, GMA 350, GMA35, GNS card, GPS, GSR56, GSu 75, GTN 650.750, GTN650, GTN750, GTX 345, Helicopter, installation, King Air, King Air G1000 5-5-5 rebate, Maxcraft Avionics, MMC card, navigation, Obstacle, OnePak, pinch-to-zoom, push-to-command, software, Spoken Commands, tcas, Telligence, telligence voice command, terrain, VHF Radio, wi-fi, wiring | Comments Off

5 Popular Garmin Pilot Features

Posted on July 8, 2016 by admin

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 →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged ADS-B, airplane, Canada, efis, Flight Instruments, Flight Profile view, Flight Stream, Garmin Pilot, GDL39, glass cockpit, GPS, GTX345, Helicopter, IFR, logbook, Maxcraft Avionics, METARs, NavTrack, Radial Menu, TAFs, tcas, VFR, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Lightspeed Summer Sale

Posted on July 1, 2016 by admin

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 →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged aircraft, Aviation GPS, Avionics, Flight Instruments, gift, GPS, headsets, Helicopter, Lightspeed, Lightspeed Aviation, Maxcraft Avionics, tango, tcas, VHF radios, Zulu 2, Zulu PFX | Comments Off

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

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