Aviation Consumer - August 2002

August 2002

Diamond’s Star
A slick, sweet-handling cruiser with decent payload. But we pine for another 10 knots of cruise speed.

Diamond’s New Twin
Are these guys nuts? A new twin in the current market seems doomed but check out the numbers before deciding.

Diesels Off the Block
Thielart and SMA aero diesels may have dazzling economy but the question of durability has yet to be answered.

Avionics Cooling Fans
Despite what some manufacturers say, you really need one. A fan is cheap insurance to stave off heat-related failures.

A Better Air Filter
Using surgical cotton instead of foam or paper, Challenger filters appear to offer both cleaner air and more horsepower.

Gear of the Year
Our annual look at the best products and services in the world of general aviation. This year’s top product: Cirrus SR-22