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They made it to Mexico!

Posted on March 28, 2013 by admin

They’re there! Leg 4 – La Paz, Mexico We made it! Left Yuma early and had a spectacular flight down. It’s been a few years and I have forgotten how truly beautiful this flight down the Baja coastline is. To … Continue reading →

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The Cessna 206 continues its adventure!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by admin

Mexico bound! Leg 3 – Yuma, AZ Cruised at 13,500ft sipping oxygen from the cool Mountain High electronic pulse delivery system, flew right over top of Las Vegas, and we landed in Yuma before 5pm. If you haven’t noticed I’m … Continue reading →

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Trip to Mexico in the Cessna 206 continues….

Posted on March 20, 2013 by admin

Off to Hood River! Leg 2 Off Hood River this morning with a bit of weather but it quickly cleared. We had a nice 3 hour flight to Elko Nevada while rocking on to XM music. The FBO ( El … Continue reading →

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Taking a Cessna 206 on holiday to Mexico

Posted on March 18, 2013 by admin

Our Director of Business Development, Steve, decided to fly himself and his wife, Marilyn to Mexico in their Cessna 206. Their route to Mexico from Pitt Meadows (click on the picture to see the route!) To follow his trip, Steve … Continue reading →

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Helicopter Trade Show and Exhibition

Posted on March 15, 2013 by admin

Las Vegas, 2013 Maxcraft’s President with our Director of Business Development went to one of the world’s largest helicopter trade show and exhibitions held in Las Vegas, Nevada. This exhibition and tradeshow had over 700 exhibitors and over 20,000 attendees. One of … Continue reading →

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GTN gets optimized for Helicopter Operations

Posted on March 7, 2013 by admin

Yes, Garmin does it again! Straight from Garmins press release: 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 … Continue reading →

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Puyallup was a success!

Posted on March 4, 2013 by admin

Our staff went and loved it! An amazing event once again put on by the Washington Aviation Association in Puyallup. With seminars and exciting workshops, it was an event to attend. Some of the highlights of seminars and workshops were: … Continue reading →

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Garmin’s new all-digital radar altimeter

Posted on February 21, 2013 by admin

Garmin did it again! 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. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged altimeter, altitude, and autopilot system, cockpit, digital design, digital radar altimeter, efis, FAA, Garmin Altimeter, Garmin GTN, Garmin's new radar altimeter, general aviation, GRA 5500, Helicopters, tcas, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Puyallup here we come!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by admin

Northwest Aviation Conference and Tradeshow What’s happening in Puyallup… Well, Puyallup is having their annual conference and tradeshow. Offering exceptional aviation exhibits and seminars in the Pacific Northwest. This is an annual tradition that is getting bigger and better every … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics News | Tagged aircraft, autopilot systems, Aviation maintenance, Aviation Seminar, efis, engine repairs, fly-in destinations, Maxcraft Avionics, navigation software, pilot supplies, TCAS II, Transport Canada, WAAS | Comments Off

New series of VHF NAV/COM radios

Posted on January 25, 2013 by admin

The GTR and GNC series Replacing the popular SL30 and SL40 models, the GTR series COM transceivers and GNC series NAV/COM radios offers features never seen before! The stand alone COM radio reduces pilot workload while also offering an affordable … Continue reading →

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