Aviation Consumer

Diamond Katana

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

Datalink Update

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

Sunglasses for Pilots

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

Lyc Owner Survey

Subscribers Only Lycoming earns customer appreciation for its financial settlements but brickbats for poor communication.

Diary of a Lyc Owner

Subscribers Only As Lycoming’s massive crankshaft recalls draws to an end, here’s one owner’s report card on the results.

UPSAT’s CNX80

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

Letters: 06/03

Sunglasses Tips I read your article on sunglasses in the April issue and I look forward to the next installment discussing brands. My wife is a USAF- trained flight optometrist. I met her when I was converting from flying F-16s to C-130s. The vision enhancement requirements were significantly different between those two cockpits! I suggest finding an optometrist with aviation-specific training to determine your vision enhancement requirements if you’re able. Some comments: Just like your windscreen, never clean your glasses with paper products. Paper is made from wood; it’s like very fine sandpaper and using it will scratch your lenses and remove coatings. Also, don’t...