Summer promotion – over $2000 instant savings on Evolution 1500 and 2000 systems. Promotion from May 22 –Aug. 4, 2013 and a reminder, Aspen continues to provide a $500 rebate on MFD1000 until Aug. 4^th, 2013.

No longer accepting orders after July 2013 for the SL30 and SL40.  All portables have been reduced!  Check our webstore for more details.

Take advantage of savings on any combination of all Avidyne product.  Limited time promotion on FlySafe Instant Rebate program.Apr. 1 –Jun 30, 2013. Save up to $5000.

As you know Auracle is offering $1000 in additional incentives for twin engine AuRACLE systems shipped in June.  $1000 incentives will be honored for all CRM2120 orders received by on June 21.

The $50 SPOT2 mail-in rebate kicks off in June!

•  Offer runs June 12-Sept 30
• Price of $119.99 for eligibility
• Customer needs to activate BASIC plus Tracking ($99.99 + $49.99) to be eligible
• $50 VISA Gift Card

For more information click here

Maxcraft Avionics offers specials too!  Go to our webstore for specials and check the website for our used/reconditioned avionics list – updated monthly on items we have.

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

Sandia Aerospace, located in Albuquerque,New Mexico, was founded in 1997 by a group of avionics professionals to provide high quality avionics products to the Helicopter, General Aviation, Corporate and Regional airline markets.

Sandia manufactures Airdata computers, Transponders, Altitude Encoders and Products that fit behind the panels for integration ease. MAXCRAFT utilized the Sandia SAC 7-35 in their Beech 1900 STC (TCCA 12-78) for TAWS with altitude enhancement. The Sandia SAC 7-35 Airdata Computer will enable you to put the air data information on the Garmin GNS and GTN series navigator.

 The Sandia STX165 Transponder incorporates their world class SAE 5-35 encoder design. Sandia combined the two together in the smallest panel mount unit available. The unit can be used in the upcoming UAT ADS-B mandate. Sandia has and still manufactures for other brand name avionics manufacturers.

 They were particularly honored to be this year’s recipient of the Aircraft Electronic Association Associate Member of the year award. Winning this award was proof positive of their dedication to customer service.

You pull into the parking lot and start turning off the radios, electrical equipment, and saying where’s the dang mixture?

You roll down the window and shout “CLEAR” before starting your car

You drive home from work – you start sequencing cars for the approach at a four way stop sign

You drive into a fog bank and immediately start to stare at the dashboard

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

We are offering the first of many papers on new technology.  Where to read it?  On our blog or click here to go to our Technology Page on our website.  Stay in tune with all the new technology that arises in the aviation industry or just read up on something old.

Engine Monitor Options

Engine Monitor

Understanding the health and management of your expensive aircraft engine has become much easier and more economical. New technology has allowed a handful of companies to introduce graphical engine monitors for the GA fleet of aircraft. These instruments have the ability to monitor EGT (exhaust gas temperature) and CHT (cylinder head temperatures) while storing the data in memory. Depending on the unit, the following features are both standard and optional: Fuel Totalizer, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, OAT, RPM, MAP, etc.

Not only do these units allow you to monitor the health of your engine they often allow you run leaner, saving fuel and paying back your investment.

Engine Monitor

The pricing included in this paper is the manufacturer’s list price for a 6 cylinder and is in USD (as of May 2013, selling price is usually lower). Installation typically costs as much as the instrument does and can vary greatly depending on the number of probes installed and the airframe. Note; some units come with all the probes, some are optional.

Read more about engine monitors and other technical information on our website.

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

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 or call us.

They had a great turnout!  Big shout out to Bruce’s Market for supplying the amazing salmon, and to all the volunteers who barbecued lunch and served dinner and dessert!  The food was tasty, the guest speakers were great and overall the seminar was a fabulous turn out.  Thank you all for attending.

Zulu 2 Spring Sale

We wanted to remind you that the Zulu 2 headsets are on sale with a $100 rebate!  What a great deal but only until May 31.  Better hurry!

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 $1,999.99! For all other portables check out our webstore or call us.

Call us or check out our webstore for pricing.

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

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 eligible to win a SPOT Tracker!

www.bcfloatplane.com

• meets Transport Canada 2 year recurrency
• great informative speakers
• BCFA Annual General Meeting
• Lunch, Coffee, Snacks included
• Aircraft Displays
• Salmon BBQ dinner by donation
• Door Prizes

Call us for more details! 

 Poker Run

Join the Ninety-Nines in their annual Poker Run on May 18, 2013.

Prizes and food at the Pitt Meadows airport…who will be there first!!

Participating Airports

1.Abbotsford CYXX

2. Boundary Bay CZBB

3 Chilliwack CYCW

4. Delta Airpark CAK3

5. Langley CYNJ

6. Nanaimo CYCD

7. Squamish CYSE

8. Terminus: Pitt Meadows CYPK

For more details click here to go to their website.

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

An aerobatic aircraft – the MX2.

It’s a guys dream aircraft. Or at least it seems to be as a lot of our employees ooh’ed and ah’d at this aircraft when it came into our hangar.

What is it?

This is a sporty two seater, amateur built aircraft, made of carbon fibre. It offers great performance, agility and ruggedness for aerobatic competitions and air shows.  The MX2 has a cruise speed  in excess of 200 knots, top speed of 300 MPH and has a roll rate of 500 degrees per second.  Also designed for plus or minus 16G’s!

Who does it belong to?

Dave Mathieson, better known as “Super Dave” in the airshow community, currently flies this world’s most advanced aerobatic aircraft.

Did you see the chicken?

Most pilots have a red tag off the pitot static, this one, has a chicken. Very imaginative!

What did we do?

Dave needed his sponsored Grand Rapids EFIS display installed with just a few days notice.  Four of our technicians worked late into a few nights and on Friday night Super Dave roared off for his first airshow.

Dave is in so many airshows and aerobatic competitions,   he  has many decals of sponsors on the aircraft.  One of them, us!

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

It was that time again.  Our service managers, Clarke and Ryan had the pleasure of going to Las Vegas for the 56th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show.  It was a great opportunity for Maxcraft to connect with manufacturers, distributors, and other shops to learn what is new in avionics. Clarke and Ryan brought the knowledge back to train our technicians and inform our customers. Just a sample of the new technology that was introduced:

• Universal Avionics FlightReview™ is a FMS Flight Data Reduction and Playback Software that gives you the ability to access and review past flights and approaches

• ADS-B Solutions – Many new solutions from Aspen, Garmin, Avidyne, etc. These boxes will provide compliance for the US requirement and provide traffic and wx without subscription fees

• Garmin - They have been busy this year with many new products worth looking at.
  • G3X – New avionics for the homebuilt market. The G3X price has been reduced and many new sub products have been added – ADHARS, Angle of Attack, Engine interface modules, and most importantly a digital autopilot at an amazingly low price
  • GTN750/650 certification for helicopters - Garmin has optimized the GTN GPS/NAV/COM touchscreen series with new features and capabilities that address the specific needs of helicopter operations. These enhancements include; environmental qualification, meeting stringent helicopter vibration and temperature testing standards optional Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatibility, optional built-in Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (HTAWS). Read more here
  • GRA5500 – All-digital radar altimeter by Garmin. The new high performance, all digital GRA 5500 radar altimeter for helicopters general aviation and more. The GRA 5500 works to provide smooth altitude tracking resulting in consistent and high accurate altitude above ground indication.  Read more here
  • GTS825/855 - Enhanced traffic systems with higher power and greater range.

• Cabin entertainment systems - The good news is that there are many choices for wifi, satcom, and entertainment systems. It’s vitally important you match the system for your needs and have a shop install it who knows the technology. Call us to discuss.
• Digital Audio Panels - We have been big fans of digital audio systems for complex, high demand cockpits often found in helicopters. There are now a numerous companies offering this technology such as Becker, Cobham, Geneva, and Jupiter.
• Jupiter -The JA95-001 pictured below may look similar to other audio controllers.  However, there are some MAJOR differences that set this unit above its competitors. Product Configuration Software (ProCS™), which is Windows™ based, is used to define or change all adjustable parameters in the audio controller. No trimpots or dip switches! Also, units can be cloned or adjusted in the field without removal from the aircraft. This means that only one unit needs to be ordered to cover many different mission configurations. These features mean no more waiting (or paying) for customized units to be manufactured. Formal qualification testing has been successfully completed and CAN-TSO C-139 (technical standard order) has been granted by Transport Canada.  The JA95-001 uses newer technology, has more features and is lighter and less expensive than any comparable product on the market!

Of course, for Clarke and Ryan, it wasn’t all business.  They were able to squeeze a couple of hours in to relax and enjoy Vegas.

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.

Las Vegas-Burns,OR-Pitt Meadows, B.C.

Well we made it! Long day in the airplane today, lots of zig zagging around restricted areas in Nevada. We had her up as high as 17,000 ft grounding 175 kts!

Some weather in Nevada but after that clear skies all the way home. It was warm enough to sit in t-shirts at the hangar and have a well deserved beer.

All in all a fantastic trip, 27 hours of flying and GSUZ ran perfectly. Once we get things sorted out I will do one last email with a summary and the best shots. Thanks everybody for reading this and your kind responses.

Cheers,
Steve & Missy

Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades like the Garmin GTN series, including installation of everything from a basic VHF Radio and simple Garmin portable GPS all the way to TCAS, EFIS, and autopilot systems. We have the largest avionics facility in Canada and we have over 20,000 unique part numbers in our in inventory to repair your aircraft or upgrade your cockpit.