Aviation Consumer - December 2002

December 2002

Lycoming Under Siege
With owners hopping mad over aircraft grounded with bad crankshafts, Lycoming struggles to contain the damage.

Fixing the Mirage
As Lycoming struggles to right itself, Enhanced Flight Group is engineering fixes for the Mirage’s troubled engine.

Six-Place Safety Review
In this group, the Beechcraft 36-series seems to shine, with an admirably low overall accident rate.

GPS Training Wheels
If you can’t learn to run your GPS and fly the airplane at the same time, these two computer programs can help.

A PFD Takes Flight
Avidyne’s Entegra primary flight display is easy to use and has a stunning display, not to mention a price to match.

Mooney TLS
You want fast? The TLS/Bravo fits the bill, albeit with none of the miserly efficiency that’s Mooney’s usual claim to fame.