We need you……..yesterday they said

Posted on September 27, 2012 by admin

Sending our crew in style

Blackcomb Aviation Ltd. hired one of our crew to work in Peace River on their Bell 407. Well, these are working commercial machines and they needed him right away.

How to get him to Peace River quickly? By air.  How about in a Cessna 510 Citation Mustang with 2 turbine engines, 4 leather passenger seats, obviously 2 wings and most important, a beer fridge. Our customer did the math and it was cheaper to fly him up in one of their jets.  Wait while he did the repair after hours, fly him back, and all in less than a day’s work with no downtime for the machine. If we had flown commercially that would have likely been a 3 day effort.

(not the actual aircraft he flew in)

 

The work required was in a A Bell 407 in Peace River.  The Bell needed a mod to its audio system so that the rear passengers could hear the FM radio.  The aircraft was fixed in about an hour and a half, Nick then hopped back into the rear of the Cessna, checked out that well-earned contents of the fridge, while the pilots flew back to YVR.  This was the fastest job, fastest trip ever.

 The view from the trip over

The project

(not the actual aircraft that he worked on)

 

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.

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Need a ride? Maxcraft Avionics offers great customer service!

Posted on September 24, 2012 by admin

We offer avionic services and more….. like arranging

to get you back to your home airport

Maxcraft Avionics provides professional avionics services to all types of private and commercial aircraft including helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.  Our services include complete panel upgrades, avionics & instrument installation, design, fabrication, STC approval services, wire kit fabrication, and  worldwide field support.

We are based in Pitt Meadows at YPK airport and work all over the Lower Mainland.  We regularly give lifts so when you drop off your aircraft,  we can often fly you to your nearest airport for your convenience.

Taxi service

Pitt Meadows also offers a great taxi service.  With the WestCoast Express located in Pitt Meadows, everything is close by train or bus.

Let us know….

When you book your aircraft, let us know where you need to go and we will help you in any way to get you to your destination.

 

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.

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Maxcraft is proud to be a Garmin Dealer!

Posted on September 15, 2012 by admin

Garmin’s aviation team was ranked, once again,

top of the customer list!

This week, the annual Aviation Product Support Survey was published by Aviation International News, and Garmin earned #1 overall in avionics support. This is the ninth consecutive year Garmin Aviation Support has taken the #1 spot.

Patch

The Garmin Aviation Support team is incredibly educated, experienced, and fun!  Of course,  they answer daily e-mails, phone calls, and customer inquiries.  They received top honors because of the  support they provide all of their customers and dealers on a day to day basis  with professionalism and courteous answers to all of your questions.

Maxcraft is proud to be a Garmin dealer and look forward to a successful year with them.

 

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.

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Maxcraft Avionics has aircraft comin’ in and going out

Posted on September 7, 2012 by admin

Citation Bravo

We worked on the third of the three Citation Bravos for Blackcomb with other aircraft in the hangar.

A few aircraft sat outside the hangar on standby, and as the Citation Bravo flew off with its TCAS II and other upgrades, and a new interior it made room for even more aircraft.

 

 “This hangar is huge!”

You don’t realize how big this hangar is until you; 1.  you show someone around and they exclaim ” this hangar is HUGE!” and 2. when you stand on the mezzanine and look down at all the aircraft that can fit inside.

Aircraft inside

Once the Citation left, we were able to pop in the Seneca, a couple of Cessna’s, a Murphy Moose, and a Pitt S1S, and that’s not counting what’s on the ramp.  Our hangar is a revolving door and with the many different types of aircraft coming and going, its never dull!

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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Maxcraft’s staff go to the Aircraft Electronics Association Regional Meeting

Posted on August 31, 2012 by admin

Its that time of year again!

Will, Andy and Daryl flew off to Calgary on Monday, August 27 to attend the AEA (Aircraft Electronics Association) Canada Regional Meeting.  These training sessions are a huge benefit to our staff.  Not only for the training but for knowledge in the changes in requirements, regulation updates, and announcements.

Day 1

On Tuesday, bright and early, it began with AEA Regulatory Sessions, then to Evaluation Alterations – Major vs Minor.  This training was an update to the architecture of an alteration used by repair stations and technicians worldwide.  After lunch they were offered the highlights of TAWS regulations, operations and maintenance, testing Mode S transponders, understanding the installation, configurations, software and more on the ESIS.  At the end of the day they had the opportunity to visit exhibitors displaying their latest products and services.

Day 2

Wednesday offered a Garmin Aviation Product Training on the G600, G500, G500H and GTN series.  Included Garmin’s recent new product announcements, including the GWX70 weather radar.  Offered next was the Avidyne product training on the installation and troubleshooting considerations for IFD540 Touchscreen FMS/GPS/NAV/COM,  and other products.

The final training session; Safety Management System (SMS).  The AEA developed a SMS program designed for maintenance organizations sized for small businesses.  This program has been coordinated with the FAA, TCCA and the Australian CASA and EASA providing a solid overview of modern safety principles, guidance on the SMS implementation and the use and operation of the  proprietarty AEA SMS program.

 

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.

 

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Garmin G500H on Eurocopter AS355 STC

Posted on August 23, 2012 by admin

STC for the Garmin G500H on Eurocopter AS355 

Vancouver, BC, July 2012, Maxcraft Avionics Ltd., an established Avionics company located on PittMeadows Airport near Vancouver, B.C., has announced that they have received Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)  SH12-43 for installation of the Garmin G500H Flight Display System in Eurocopter AS355 models E, F, F1, F2, N, and NP rotorcraft.

AS355 with G500H

Approval for the G500H allows installation of interfaced systems including Garmin’s Digital AHRS and ADC, 400W/500W Series Navigator, GTS800 Traffic Alerting System, FreeFlight RA-4500 Radar Altimeter, GTX Transponder and an interface to on-board NTSC or PAL video systems. This installation of the popular G500H system replaces the traditional 6 pack of analog instruments with a single LRU PFD/MFD glass display.

Maxcraft’s president,Daryl MacIntosh, stated “this installation provides significant safety enhancements and superb situation awareness at a practical cost”.

Future developments for this STC include:

  • Garmin GTN 6XX/7XX Touch Screen Navigator integration
  • Additional airframes including AS350/EC130, EC120 series
  • FAA and EASA familiarization

 

About Maxcraft Avionics Ltd.

Maxcraft is a Canadian owned company that does avionics installation work around the world. It was founded in 1989 to originally address a need for competent avionics support services in the helicopter industry. The customer base grew over the years to include operators of all types of aircraft including private, commercial, business, charter, corporate, airline, police, military and air ambulance. With state-of-the-art shop facilities they provide full service support to the private and commercial fixed wing market as well as the helicopter sector. Maxcraft Avionics can be found on the web at www.maxcraft.ca or may be reached at 604-465-3080.

 

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.

 

 

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TAWS Regulations now in effect!

Posted on August 17, 2012 by admin

TAWS Rules

Transport Canada issued the final amendments to the CARs mandating which aircraft require a Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) on July 4th.  Aircraft manufactured before July 4, 2012 have two years after the date of the final rule to have a TSO-C151b-compliant TAWS Systems installed and Transport Canada- certified.

The Transport Canada TAWS regulations also require that the TAWS equipment incorporate a unique Canadian requirement for Enhanced Altitude Accuracy (EAA) functionality.  All TAWS Systems must address the EAA requirement within 5 years of the date of the rule’s promulgation.

The Definition of TAWS:

Terrain Awareness Warning System which is an aircraft system that is intended to provide the flight crew with both aural and visual alerts to aid in preventing inadvertent controlled flight into terrain, obstacles or water.

TAWS Class B

The Class B system provides a good level of protection at a reasonable cost and it will be required for Private turbine-powered Aeroplanes configured with 6 or more seats, excluding pilot seats, commercial subpart 703 air taxi Aeroplanes configures with 6 or more seats excluding pilot seats and Commuter subpart 704 Aeroplanes configured with 6 to 9 passenger seats excluding pilot seats.

TAWS Class A

The Class A system provides the highest level of protection but it has a significantly higher cost than a Class B system.  It will be required in commuter subpart 704 Aeroplanes configured with 10 or more passenger seats, excluding pilot seats and in aeroplanes operating under subpart 705 airline operations.

 Transport Canada

offers more  detailed information on their website below

http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/2012/2012-07-04/html/sor-dors136-eng.html

If you need to update your aircraft with TAWS or have questions in regards to TAWS, call us and we can help!

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.

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Aspen Avionics Helicopter Promotion

Posted on August 9, 2012 by admin

Helicopter Promotion

Aspen-EFD1000H

Aspen Avionics is pleased to announce a Customer Rebate Promotion on the Evolution EFD1000H Pro System.

This promotion will be in effect form August 3 – August 31, 2012.  Customers who purchase an Aspen ProH during this period will receive $1,000 directly from Aspen.

If you would like to know more about this rebate, please don’t hesitate to call or email 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.

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It’s your last chance to get this awesome rebate on Garmin products!

Posted on August 2, 2012 by admin

Garmin is offering a great rebate you should look at, but it runs out on Aug 15th!

 

This is a limited time offer.  Why wait?  You could save a ton by purchasing any of these products now.

 

 

Save up to $6,500 when purchasing the following Garmin avionics products:  Receive a $1,000 rebate on purchase of the G600 or G500 with SVT, $1,000 rebates on the GTS 800, 820 & 850, $750  rebate for the GTN 650/750, and a $250  rebate for the GMA 350 or GMA 35.

Garmin GTS800

 

But don’t stop there!!  When you purchase a G600 or G500 w/ SVT, you also qualify for additional savings of $500 on each GTN, an extra $500 on GTS systems, as well as an additional $250 on the GMA systems.  This offer is good until August 15, 2012.

Garmin G600

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

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Maxcraft Avionics installs and certifies Garmin G500H Glass Panel

Posted on July 31, 2012 by admin

Phoenix Helicopters Eurocopter AS335N

Coinciding with Maxcraft’s STC development, certification, and install of the Garmin G500H system for the Eurocopter AS355 rotorcraft, our customer added an astounding paintjob to the very same aircraft.

Maxcraft did all the work for the STC out of a Fort McMurray airbase. The aircraft belongs to Pheonix Heliflight, a large heli operator based in Fort Mac.  Work included the above mentioned G500H (dual-screen electronic flight display), custom MaxPanel with MaxDuracoat finish,  GNS430 (cutting-edge WAAS navigation GPS/NAV/COM), GTS800 ( full TAS traffic surveillance capability), RA-4500 (Radar Altimeter), GTX transponder, and custom panel lighting.

Soon after installation of the G500H and other systems, Pheonix Heliflight’s twin-engine Eurocopter AS355N received a very custom paint job: Phoenix themed and with  pink flames it was done in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness. Every flight generates a donation courtesy of Pheonix’s owner, Paul Spring. Phoenix Heliflight’s modernized flagship-bird certainly takes to the skies in style.

We will be featuring all projects our new website (in recent projects) and in our newsletters and don’t forget our July newsletter is out! Click here: Maxnews

 

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.

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