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406 ELT Mandate in Canada
Skye is the only Approved Distributor and Service Center for Kannad ELT’s on the Island. What is the new regulation? Since November 25th, 2020, amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations mandate that Canadian aircraft have to be equipped with an ELT capable of broadcasting simultaneously on frequencies of 406 MHz and 121.5 MHz like our…
Read MoreSkye Avionics Bluetooth Solution – On Display at the HAI
Skye Avionics is pleased to announce that our Bluetooth adapter for the Skye Avionics SAL-7000 portable radio interface will be on display at the HAI. Come by the Cobham Booth C2834 to see how the Cobham RT-7000 combined with the SAL-7000 and our Bluetooth dongle can enhance communications. This solution provides a simple and effective…
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AME-E and Avionics Apprentices Skye Avionics is presently seeking to fill a number of positions for licensed AME-E technicians and avioncis apprentices. Requirements Be able to work alone or in a team environment Able to troubleshoot and recommend course of action Travel will be required Flexible schedule is required. Work occasionally will be performed in evenings and on weekends Ability…
Read MoreGenesys Aerosystems
Servos. If it ain’t broke…don’t fix it As the autopilot experts, Genesys Aerosystems has designed, manufactured and sold over 40,000 autopilots in the last 40 years. Depending on the autopilot, there are between 1 to 4 servos installed in each system, which means there are over 100,000 servos flying. These are a combination of our standard servos which…
Read MoreAviation News Journal Edition
Wire Harness Construction – By Ryan Evans Building any type of wire harness, small or large, correctly is a critical job. Whether the harness is for a single vhf radio, or for an entire aircraft, attention to details is paramount. In more than 19 years’ experience, it is unfortunate but true that nothing surprises us…
Read MoreGTR 225A Promotional Pricing Has Been Extended
Looking for an 8.33 kHz solution? You are encouraged to consider this limited-time offer, now ending Dec. 31, 2018. You can save hundreds of dollars by purchasing the GTR 225A Comm radio. This offers you a great way to save money while upgrading to meet the Single European Sky initiative, in which all aircraft operating…
Read Moreaera® 795/796 Lead Time Notification
Due to a lithium-ion battery supply issue, the aera 795/796 series of portable navigators will experience a gap in unit production. New and existing order lead times for aera 795/796 have been extended to August 2018. Garmin is working diligently to restore aera 795/796 production as expeditiously as possible. The below table lists affected part…
Read MoreGarmin’s GTX™ 345 Transponder Bundle Has Been Extended
Garmin is pleased to also reintroduce the GTX 345 with GPS and aera® 660 bundle, which offer you a great way to save while upgrading to the latest ADS-B technology. This ADS-B “In”/ “Out” -capable package is available now through Dec. 31, 2018. You can save hundreds of dollars while equipping aircrafts with ADS-B and…
Read MoreGTN™ 625/G3X Touch™ Promotional Pricing Has Been Extended
Garmin is pleased to also announce an extension to the GTN 625 promotion for new G3X Touch™ customers. Now through Dec. 28, 2018, customers who purchase a G3X touch system will have the option to purchase a GTN 625 GPS navigator complete with a data card1 and GA™ 35 antenna at a special reduced price of…
Read MoreGTX™ 335 w/GPS Promotional Kit Has Been Extended
Garmin is pleased to announce an extension of the GTX 335 w/GPS kit promotion, available at a promotional price of only $2,995, now through Dec. 31, 2018. GTX 335 w/GPS comes in an attractive size and form factor, making it easy to replace the most popular transponders in the industry, such as our GTX 320,…
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