Aviation Consumer - August 2003

August 2003

To Turbo or Not?
A detailed analysis of the benefits — or lack thereof — of turbocharging on two like model aircraft.

Other Turbo Options
Putting a sharp pencil on the numbers reveals that turbo performance gains vary substantially by model.

Cutting the Grime
A basketful of aircraft cleaners and degreasers perform well enough but Crazy Clean was a surprise winner.

DVD for the Cockpit
PS Engineering brings affordable TV and music into the cabin. You may have to get creative in mounting the screen.

Loading With Abandon
That’s how most of us approach weight and balance. But some aircraft won’t tolerate that. CG plotters tell which ones.

Gear of the Year
Our annual look at the best products and services. This year’s top pick: Garmin GPS 196 portable.

Cessna 177 Fixed-Gear Cardinal
Although not a huge success for Cessna, the Cardinal has come into its own as an affordable mid-performance cruiser.