Aviation Consumer

May 2006

Piper Super Cub
Although Cub nostalgia keeps purchase prices high, the world’s premier utility aircraft is also a terrific fun flyer.

Trainer Flyoff: Diamond Still Tops
If IFR certification is a must, the Symphony 160 is our second choice. But both Symphony and Liberty must prove what Diamond already has: staying power.

X-Plane Version 8: First Rate Flight Dynamics
But plug and play it isn’t. You’ll need a high-end system, patience and expertise to get the most out of it. Tyros and technophobes should shop elsewhere.

Glass Scratch Removers: Scratch-Off Works Best
None of the products tried work miracles, so avoid damage in the first place. Otherwise, patience and elbow grease—plus a power buffer—will yield decent results.

Garmin GMA347: Complex, Feature Rich
Remember when audio panels were just fancy switches? Not anymore. The features are there, but it takes some work to get at them.

Why 100LL Won’t Die
It’s economics, mainly. There’s no discernible push to eliminate lead from avgas and as long as money is being made, the alternatives are simply DOA.

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