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ASPEN AVIONICS announced its patent-pending line of Connected Panel products that seamlessly integrate aviation application data from personal handheld devices with certified avionics installed in an aircraft’s panel.

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AVIDYNE CORP. introduced a full line of panel-mounted, plug-and-play avionics for general aviation aircraft. Avidyne’s new avionics stack includes the IFD540 FMS/GPS/nav/comm system with touch screen user interface, the AMX240 stereo audio panel with marker beacon, the AXP340 Mode S extended squitter transponder and the attitude-based DFC90 digital autopilot.

Avidyne also announced today that they are expanding the available market for the DFC90 Digital Flight Control System to include the Cessna 182, Beechcraft Bonanza and Beechcraft Baron models. The DFC90 is currently certified for Entegra-equipped Cirrus SR20s and SR22s, and Avidyne is nearing certification of the DFC90 for Piper PA-46 Matrix and Mirage aircraft.

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GARMIN has introduced the GTX 23 transponder as a lower-cost option for experimental aircraft or LSA to meet the rules. The new remote-mounted transponder will operate with Garmin’s G3X flat glass display system found on experimental aircraft and used on LSA such as Cessna Skycatchers.

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ROCKWELL COLLINS unveiled the industry’s first touch-control primary flight displays for business jets and turboprop aircraft, which will be available on future applications of the company’s Pro Line Fusion avionics system.

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JEPPESEN & GARMIN have teamed to provide Jeppesen’s NavData databases at a bundled, discounted rate for Garmin’s GTN avionics systems as well as the G600, G500 and/or G500H. The bundle agreement allows customers to simplify the purchase, database update and customer support process.

Dave is manager of our Design Services department. In his 13 years, 7 months and a few days (but who’s counting), he has done nearly everything at Maxcraft! He’s been the new guy, crew chief and occasionally the alternate PRM (person responsible for maintenance). Dave’s system design skills have contributed greatly to Maxcraft success in obtaining numerous STC approvals.

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Dave graduated from BCIT’s avionics program in 1990, where he met some of his current co-workers. Before joining Maxcraft, Dave spent time at Helipro USA (1997), some years outside of the aviation world learning how profitable businesses were run in the manufacturing field and at Island Avionics (1990-1992).

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Since his early days at Maxcraft, Dave has focused on designing system integrations to suit customer needs. Dave was the project lead for much of our installation work for many years with responsibility for design, work order management and scheduling. Dave has played a key role in building up Maxcraft’s resources, tools, technical data, and even the IT department. Since 2002 Dave has mainly focused on system integrations which require TCCA approval. Dave’s favourite avionics challenge is mission-specific applications for aircraft other than those privately owned or in normal commercial operations. Dave likes aircraft with personality especially specific use aircraft. Though he’s not a pilot, he has taught himself the lingo and spent a lot of time around aircraft in his youth.

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On the personal side, Dave has been married for 12 years, and together with his wife, Cindy, they have two boys ages 9 and 6. Outside of Maxcraft he likes to spend time with his family and woodworking.

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