Aviation Consumer - November 2003

November 2003

Lowrance AirMap 500
We thought the portable GPS market was over. But the Airmap 500 packs lots of features into a small, inexpensive package.

Aircraft Waxes
Are they really any better than car products? Of the dozen we tried, Top Gun produced the best gloss.

Insuring for Biz Travel
Want to fly your airplane on company business? Excess liability coverage may be the best (not cheapest) solution.

Is WAAS Worth It?
This oft-delayed GPS upgrade is finally here. We see good reasons to buy WAAS but it’s not yet must-have technology.

Buy New Before It Quits
That’s the best way to avoid unexpected vacuum pump failures. Wear inspection ports now make that practical.

Beechcraft 55 Baron
A high-class twin with good speed and decent payload. They’re a good value in the current soft market.