Aviation Consumer - June 2002

June 2002

Heavy Retract Safety
We see a comparable safety record but watch fuel management in Comanches and engine burps in Mooneys and Commanders.

Cellphone Gadgets
Using a conventional cellphone in the cockpit can be a pain. These three devices make it both practical and effective.

Airborne Phones
There are limited ways to legally make a phone call from the cockpit. None of them are cheap. Here’s a quick market glimpse.

Fractional Buy-Ins
If a new airplane is a must, OurPLANE and AirShares deserve a look. But put a sharp pencil on the numbers.

Leaning Jitters
An Australian accident probe implicates improper leaning in a dual engine failure. But the evidence fails to impress.

CD-ROM Manuals
Electronic parts and service manuals are long overdue. McCurtain offers the best deal for owners on a budget.