Category Archives: Avionics 101

Maxcraft Newsletter

Posted on July 17, 2018 by admin

Have you read the latest and greatest of whats new in aviation? Stay in touch and updated with our newsletter. click on the link below to read more: http://www.maxcraft.ca/news-letter/may-2018 Maxcraft Avionics is a leader in airplane and helicopter avionic system upgrades, … Continue reading →

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Garmin Introduces inReach® Mini Lightweight and Compact Satellite Communicator with GPS

Posted on May 31, 2018 by admin

Maxcraft is excited to see a new product in the satellite tracking market, this time from Garmin. The compact communicator, is small, lightweight and offers great coverage, perfect for a pilot. Read more details about this product from Garmin below: “Garmin … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged airplane, Canada, efis, emergency, Flight Instruments, garmin, glass cockpit systems, GPS, helicopter avionic system upgrades, inReach Mini, Maxcraft Avionics, radios, satellite, SOS, tcas, tracking, VHF | Comments Off

Garmin Holiday Handheld Rebate

Posted on November 22, 2017 by admin

The holidays are just around the corner! Maxcraft is pleased to announce that Garmin is offering some great rebates on selected portable devices. Starting Nov. 22 and running through Dec. 29, 2017 savings of up to $75 are available on some … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101, Avionics News | Tagged aera 660, airplane, avionic upgrade, Avionics, D2 Bravo pilot, D2 Charlie pilot, efis, garmin, Garmin products, glass cockpit, GPS, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, tcas, VIRB | Comments Off

Maxcraft is pleased to announce significant new product introductions from Garmin

Posted on July 21, 2017 by admin

Garmin boasts new products in time for EAA AirVenture! 1. GFC600 and GFC500 Autopilots – Revolutionary, Cost-effective Retrofit Autopilots for General Aviation Aircraft Garmin is pleased to announce GFC 600 and GFC 500, solid state, attitude-based autopilots for fixed-wing general … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged ADS-B, ADS-B receiver, airplane, autopilots, aviation watch, Avionics, Canada, D2, D2 Charlie Aviator Watch, datalink, efis, Flight Instruments, G5, G5 third-party autopilot support, Garmin new products, GDL 51, GDL 52, GDL 82 ADS-B, GFC600, glass cockpit, GPS, helicopter avionic system upgrades, Maxcraft Avionics, SiriusXM, tcas, VHF Radio | Comments Off

Garmin Introduces G5 for Certificated Aircraft

Posted on August 3, 2016 by admin

AML STC Approves Installation in Thousands of General Aviation Aircraft Garmin is pleased to announce the FAA approval of the G5 electronic flight instrument in type certificated fixed-wing general aviation aircraft. Installation approval is accomplished via supplemental type certificate (STC) … Continue reading →

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Big news from Garmin just in time for EAA Air Venture

Posted on July 19, 2016 by admin

Today, Garmin goes public on the newest addition to its Connext line of products – and let me say: it is a game changer. We also have fresh announcements on software updates, database bundles, and promotional discounts for summer 2016. … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged ADAHRS, ADS-B transponder, airplane, Android, Apple, Area 660, avionic system, Bluetooth, data link, databases, EAA Air Venture, efis, Epic fuel, flight, flight instrument, Flight Stream 510, G500, G600, garmin, Garmin Flight Stream 510, Garmn Pilot, glass cockpit systems, GMA 350, GMA35, GNS card, GPS, GSR56, GSu 75, GTN 650.750, GTN650, GTN750, GTX 345, Helicopter, installation, King Air, King Air G1000 5-5-5 rebate, Maxcraft Avionics, MMC card, navigation, Obstacle, OnePak, pinch-to-zoom, push-to-command, software, Spoken Commands, tcas, Telligence, telligence voice command, terrain, VHF Radio, wi-fi, wiring | Comments Off

Fort McMurray Wildfires

Posted on May 5, 2016 by admin

Photo courtesy of J.Franson, Canadian Press Today our thoughts are with our friends in Northern Alberta. We send our deepest sympathies to those affected by the wildfires that have devastated Fort McMurray. We also send our thanks, respect and … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged aircraft, airplane, Canada, cockpit, devasted, efis, Flight Instruments, Fort McMurray, glass cockpit systems, GPS, Helicopters, inventory, Maxcraft Avionics, Northern Alberta, part numbers, salute, sympathies, tcas, thanks, wildfires | Comments Off

The Think Lynx Promo

Posted on March 22, 2016 by admin

The Award-winning L-3 Lynx line of ADS-B solutions promotional pricing program on now until May 31! Maxcraft is a big fan of the Lynx NGT-9000 and had the privilege of installing the first one in Canada. L-3 is celebrating the … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged ADS-B, aircraft, airplane, Avionics, Canada, cockpit, datalink, Dual Mode, efis, Flight Instruments, glass cockpit, GPS, GPS/WAAS, Helicopter, L-3, Lynx NGT-9000, Maxcraft Avionics, MFD, Mode S, MSS, MultiLink, NextGen Active, NOTAMs, tcas, TFRs, VHF radios | Comments Off

Holiday SPOT rebate

Posted on November 5, 2015 by admin

Personal satellite tracking has never been so affordable. Now for a limited time, SPOT GEN3 hardware — regularly $169.99, is FREE with qualifying tracking subscriptions. Starting October 21 through December 31, 2015, mail-in rebate offers are available on SPOT Gen3™, … Continue reading →

Posted in Avionics 101 | Tagged airplane, Avionics, December, efis, FindMeSPOT, Flight Instruments, Free, glass cockpit systems, GPS, Helicopter, Maxcraft Avionics, personal satt, Spot Gen3, Spot Global phone, Spot Trace, tcas, VHF radios | Comments Off

Garmin Announces Installation Approval of GDL 84H and GDL 88H

Posted on September 21, 2015 by admin

ADS-B Datalink Delivers Feature-Rich, All-in–One Solution for Helicopters Garmin is pleased to announce that the GDL 84H and GDL 88H Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) datalink systems have received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate from the FAA which approves equipment installation in Bell 206/407 model helicopters. And now that … Continue reading →

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