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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Nothing in the Hangar? Really?
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
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Maxcraft Expands!
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
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Our Featured Project – de Havilland DHC-3 Otter
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
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Who works here at Maxcraft? Get to know the employee…..
Who is Miro? This month our featured employee is Miroslav Novy. Miro is one of our newest employees here at Maxcraft, joining us as an Apprentice Avionics Technician. Miro is currently in the license application process. At his previous employer … Continue reading
Posted in Avionics 101
Tagged apprentice avionics technician, Aviation, BCIT Aerospace, Bell, Eurocopter, Heli-One, Helicopters, Miroslav Novy, RC planes, Sikorsky, Slovakia, technology
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New Products
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
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Our Featured Project – Eurocopter AS355
Eurocopter AS355 Twinstar Electrical Upgrade This winter, one of the Maxcraft crew was on-site in Montreal for a five weeks putting our electrical upgrade package in a Eurocopter Twins, Model AS355N. With the STC data package in hand, and … Continue reading
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Spring Rebates for your favorite products
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
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Vendor Profile – SANDIA aerospace
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Avionics News
Tagged Aircraft Electronic Association Associate Member, Airdata, altitude encoders, Avionics, Garmin GNS, Garmin GTN, SAC 7-35, Sandia, STC, STX165, transponders, UAT ADS-B
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Pilot Humor at its best
You know you’ve been flying to much when….. 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 … Continue reading
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Tagged dashboard, electrical equipment, fog, foxtrot, humor, pilots, radios, sequencing, Squawk, tango, whiskey
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