Category Archives: Avionics 101

SafeTaxi – available for Canadian Airports

Posted on November 22, 2012 by admin

Garmin has expanded its Canadian database! Whether it’s an Aera 500, our popular 796, or G1000 that you fly with, you can download the new SafeTaxi database which now includes Canadian airports. SafeTaxi shows you runways, taxiways, hangars and where … Continue reading →

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October is here and the fall discounts have arrived

Posted on October 4, 2012 by admin

Great deals this fall from AuRACLE, Aspen and Cobham AuRACLE  is doing Oktoberfest AuRACLE is offering a discount to their dealers, and in turn, we are offering it to you.  We will offer an extra 5% saving on these Flightline … Continue reading →

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Is this Spring?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by admin

Spring is here! The plan?  Do what you love to do……fly! Of course, if the weather is not great, you can still work on your aircraft and get it ready for all your spring time needs. Get your checklist ready … Continue reading →

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GPS and Glass Cockpits, WAAS, Workshops all in a trip to Puyallup

Posted on March 1, 2012 by admin

Maxcrafts staff head to Puyallup Steve and Wade head on a road trip to Puyallup Washington for the the 29th Northwest Aviation Conference and Trade Show.  Over 12,000 aviation enthusiasts gather in Western Washington for this event. The speakers included … Continue reading →

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Protect your plane from winter

Posted on December 5, 2011 by admin

Be prepared and winterize your aircraft Are you prepared?  With a crispness in the air, cold winds around us, and frost on the wings, its time to take care of your plane and prepare it for the cold weather. Whether … Continue reading →

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Confused About Traffic Systems? TCAS? PCAS?

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

Where do you start?   The acronyms are confusing enough aren’t they? The sheer number of acronyms used to describe aircraft traffic systems is enough to confuse anyone. ACAS, TCAS I, TCAS II, TAS, TIS, TCAD and PCAS all refer … Continue reading →

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