Aviation Consumer - June 2003

June 2003

UPSAT’s CNX80
A new color mapcomm that’s WAAS capable and highly interoperable with other Apollo boxes.

Diary of a Lyc Owner
As Lycoming’s massive crankshaft recalls draws to an end, here’s one owner’s report card on the results.

Lyc Owner Survey
Lycoming earns customer appreciation for its financial settlements but brickbats for poor communication.

Sunglasses for Pilots
Among literally hundreds of choices suitable for pilots, we think Randolph rates near the top.

Datalink Update
Avidyne’s satellite datalink goes online while WSI and XMRadio announce their own space-based systems.

Diamond Katana
A sleek if low-powered trainer that has proven durable and safe. The Rotax version is a bargain buy.