Category Archives: Avionics 101

Maxcraft Newsletter

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

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

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Garmin Holiday Handheld Rebate

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

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Maxcraft is pleased to announce significant new product introductions from Garmin

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

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Garmin Introduces G5 for Certificated Aircraft

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

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

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Fort McMurray Wildfires

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

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The Think Lynx Promo

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

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Holiday SPOT rebate

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

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

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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