Aviation Consumer

May 2004

Garmin GPSMap 296
If a G1000 were a portable, this would be it. Look for the usual aviation features but heavy on terrain display and warnings.

Cylinder Survey
ECI and Superior lead the customer satisfaction parade but two-thirds of Continental buyers say never again.

Shopping for Tires
Sometimes the cheapest tire isn’t the best deal. What matters most is tread depth and the more, the better.

High-Performance ANR
In a market flooded with expensive choices, Bose remains the standout but Telex and LightSPEED are good values.

Tanis Cabin Heater
These pad-type heaters warm gauges and avionics for toasty takeoffs.

Mooney 201
Fast, economical and cheap to operate, the J-model remains a strong seller on the used market.