Aviation Consumer - January 2005

January 2005

WAAS Flight Trials
Although it’s late to market and overbudget, enhanced GPS seems to perform as claimed, adding an extra sheen to Garmin AT’s GNS480.

When Gyros Die
When a gyro rolls over and dies, should you fix it or buy a new one? Making sense of repair, overhaul and replacement options.

Improved Seat Comfort
Supplemental pads from Moller and Oregon Aero ease the pain of stock aircraft seats.

The Lycoming Surprise
After years of looking the other way, Lycoming is getting tough on core charges for factory overhauls. Read the fine print before buying.

Budget Retract Step-Up
These days, $70,000 buys a lot of airplane. If you don’t mind an older airframe, P-model Bonanzas are a top pick. Pre-201 Mooneys are economy leaders.

Why Won’t Liquid Cooling Fly?
It’s standard equipment in cars and boats but, thus far, a loser in airplanes. A project to clone Lycomings with watercooling aims to change that.

Piper Navajo
An affordable cabin-class twin made in wide model variation. Watch for a long AD list and high maintenance costs.

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