Tag Archives: Maxcraft Avionics

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 →

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Nothing in the Hangar? Really?

Posted on June 25, 2013 by admin

What? We are empty. Nothing. De nada. On the other hand, its the busiest we have ever been. All of our technicians are out and about. Some of our technicians are on courses to gain more knowledge on the newest … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged autopilot, efis, Garmin GTN, Garmin portable GPS, helicopter avionic system, Langley, Maxcraft Avionics, Richmond, tcas, technicians, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Maxcraft Expands!

Posted on June 24, 2013 by admin

The new office Yes, we once again have an office at the Vancouver International Airport (CYVR)! Although a few years ago we built our new facility in Pitt Meadows (CYPK), we have had technicians working out of YVR weekly. Due … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged Agar Drive, autopilot systems, Avionics, Canada, customers, CYPK, CYVR, efis, facility, Garmin GTN, Garmin portable GPS, helicopter avionics, Landmark Aviation, Maxcraft Avionics, Pitt Meadows Airport, Shell Aerocentre, tcas, Vancouver International Airport, VHF | 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

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

New Products

Posted on June 21, 2013 by admin

SANDIA STX165 Transponder The new STX 165 Mode C transponder with built-in encoder by Sandia Aerospace is ideal for tight places. Designed to occupy a minimum of panel space, the transponder can slide into a one-half 3-ATI opening, and measures … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged altitude display, autopilot system, cell phones, Dual USB, efis, encoder, Garmin GTN, Garmin portable GPS, glider, GPS devices, GPS messengers, helicopter avionic system, Maxcraft Avionics, OAT probe input, OLED, Sandia Aerospace, SANDIA STX165, satellite, SPOT, SPOT 2, SPOT 3, TA102 Dual USB changing port, tcas, transponder, UAV operations, VDC input voltage, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Spring Rebates for your favorite products

Posted on June 18, 2013 by admin

Check out the following Rebates! Summer promotion: over $2000 in instant savings on Evolution 1500 and 2000 systems. Promotion runs from May 22 to August 4, 2013. Don’t forget, Aspen continues to provide a $500 rebate on the MFD1000 until … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged Aspen Avionics, AuRACLE, Avidyne, garmin, Maxcraft Avionics, SPOT | Comments Off

Portable price changes

Posted on May 31, 2013 by admin

Garmin has just announced a price reduction…… Garmin’s popular aviation portables are able to find their way into your cockpit with a new lower price. The Garmin 796 is now only $1,999.00! For all other portables check out our Webstore … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged Android, Annual Poker Run, autopilot systems, Aviation, BC Floatplane Rust Remover, Canada, cockpit, efis, garmin, Garmin Aera 796, Garmin GPS, Garmin GTN, Garmin portables, GDL 39, GPS, iOS, iPad, Maxcraft Avionics, portables, SPOT, tcas, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Whats coming up?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by admin

Rust Remover on May 25 The BC Floatplane is holding its bi-annual “Rust Remover” Seminar at Maxcraft Avionics, at YPK in the Maxcraft hangar. Registration at 8:30, Seminar at 9:00 am. All are welcome to attend! Pre-register online to be … Continue reading →

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