Aviation Consumer - November 2004

November 2004

New Piper’s 6X
With an Avidyne glass panel, the 6X brings the Cherokee Six to state of the art. Load carrying and comfort are excellent but we pine for electrical back-up.û

Airvan Revisited
Gippsland Aero has big plans for the GA8 Airvan. Here’s how it’s holding up after two years in the field.

Little White Lies
It’s not morally wrong to lie about how fast your airplane flies as long as you know the truth. Here’s how to calculate speed accurately.

Weather by Cellphone
It seems like a clever idea but its limitations will be a dealbreaker for many. To get the most out of cellular weather, you’ll need a high-end phone.

Airwolf’s Wet Pump
Wet vacuum pumps were once standard until cheaper—not necessarily better—dry pumps displaced them. Airwolf aims to make the wet design the Alpha dog of vacuum.

TAWs for Terrain
If you fly a six-seat turbine, the FAA says terrain gear is a must-have. The good news: the mandate means non-certified systems are capable and affordable.