Tag Archives: IFR

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

Finally! Garmin Pilot Offers Expanded Coverage in Canada to Include Canadian Charts

Posted on May 22, 2015 by admin

Maxcraft has been a huge supporter for this product. We are pleased to say we had some influence in pushing this product for Canada. Below is a good article from Lucy’s Logbook about the Garmin Pilot for Canada. Just last … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged aeronautical, airport, Canada, charts, efis, Flitecharts, Garmin Pilot, glass cockpit systems, GPS, IFR, Jeppesen, maps, Maxcraft Avionics, METARs, Nav Canada, navigation, NEXRAD, SafeTaxi, TAFs, tcas, VFR, VHF radios | Comments Off

What’s happening at Maxcraft

Posted on December 18, 2014 by admin

The very first Flight Stream install! Finally iPad/iPhone connections to your avionics! Maxcraft performed the first Garmin Connext installation with our customer Dave Qualley. Read on for his comments: When Garmin first announced their Flight Stream product back in August I … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101, Pilot Stories | Tagged 182, apps, Aspen PFD, Dave Qualley, Flight Stream, Foreflight, Garmin 530W, Garmin Connext, Garmin Pilot, IFR, iPad, iPhone, route, Synthetic Vision, Victor, weather | Comments Off

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

Canadian VFR Charts and Ipad

Posted on September 9, 2013 by admin

Canadian VFR Charts now on ForeFlight Ipad App Announcing ForeFlight mobile 5.2, featuring VFR (VNC and VTA) charts from NAV CANADA plus FAA Heli/Gulf of Mexico charts and Distance Rings. With the ForeFlight Canada subscription, enjoy easy access to all … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged CAP, CFS, charts, Forelight, IFR, Nav Canada, VNC, VTA | 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