NEWS

Skye Avionics now exclusive stocking dealer for spidertracks

Skye Avionics is pleased to announce that they have become a stocking distributor for spidertracks. This alliance shall bring greater availability of spidertracks systems to Canadian operators and decrease delivery time as the S3 and S5 systems are in stock and ready for shipment. The S5 spidertracks is an industry game changer. This unit allows Bluetooth connectivity and allows texting between the pilot and the…

Read More

Skye Avionics Upgrades Wisk Air Helicopters Bell 407’s

Skye Avionics recently finished upgrading all of Wisk Air Helicopters Fleet of Bell 407 Helicopters. The upgrade involved removing the Bendix/King KY196A VHF radios and installing Garmin GTR 225B VHF radios. Over the last couple of years Skye Avionics has been working with Wisk Air to standardize their fleet and modernize it. This upgrade now makes them compliant…

Read More

Skye Avionics Authorized Dealer and Installer for Galaxy Broadband

We are pleased to announce that Skye Avionics is now an authorized dealer and installation facility for Galaxy Broadband. Our staff is certified for installations and services British Columbia and the Yukon. To discuss your installation and schedule an installation CONTACT US. Benefits: Available where wireless, cable & DSL can’t reach! Life just got better…

Read More

Garmin Announces New Radar Altimeter Product Line

Garmin has announced that they have designed a best-in-class and cost effective radar altimeter specifically for helicopters and general aviation aircraft.   The GRA 55 works to provide smooth altitude tracking and results in a consistent and highly accurate above ground level indication, even in the most challenging environments such as rough terrain, tree canopies,…

Read More

Skye Avionics becomes Century Flight Systems Dealer

Skye Avionics is proud to announce that they have become an authorized Century Flight Systems Dealer and Installation Facility. Century Flight Systems has been manufacturing world class autopilot systems since 1983. We are pleased to represent Century and provide further capabilities and value for our customers. For new autopilot sales and inquiries contact our sales…

Read More

Garmin New Product – GXM 42 Portable Weather Receiver

Garmin has announced another new product, the GXM 42 Portable Aviation Weather Receiver. When paired with an aera 796 this will allow the pilot to access new weather services made available by SiriusXM’s enhanced satellite network. The updated SiriusXM Aviation service gives pilots access to comprehensive weather products as they become available, allowing operators to…

Read More

New Dealership – Freeflight Systems

Skye Avionics is pleased to announce that they are now an authorized Freeflight Systems dealer. Freeflight systems family of WAAS/GPS sensors and radar altimeters provide cost effective solutions for a variety of aircraft. There cost effective solutions will help all aircraft owners become compliant with ADS-B requirements in 2020. For more information contact us today!  

Read More

Aspen Avionics Century Autopilot Attitude Interface

NOW AVAILABLE! Aspen is pleased to announce that the EA100 autopilot adapter is now capable of emulating the Century 52D66, 52D67, 52D166, 52D167 attitude indicators and is compatible with Century IIB, III and IV autopilots as well as the Piper Altimatic branded autopilots that are identical to the Century autopilots. These new certifications are in…

Read More

Cessna Citation Garmin GTN Upgrade

Skye Avionics Ltd., of Campbell River, BC is proud to announce that they can provide avionics upgrades for the Cessna Citation Jet series. This upgrade includes the installation of the Garmin GTN-750 and GTN-650 GPS/Nav/Comm systems in the Cessna Citation Models: 500, 501, 550, 551, S550 and 560. The Garmin GTN series radios are certified to…

Read More

Aspen Avionics December Promotion

Aspen is once again pleased to provide our customers with substantial savings on all Evolution Systems.  This promotion will be in effect from December 3, 2013 through December 31, 2013.  Aspen is pleased to include new system pricing on the Evolution 2500 along with system pricing on the Evolution 1500 and 2000 systems. System pricing…

Read More