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July 2005 
Columbia 400: Tops Cirrus in SpeedIt’s fast enough that owners will need sharp skills to stay with it in the flight levels. An efficient TSIO-550 gives it a range edge over Mooney’s Bravo. Electric De-Icing Later this year, Lancair will deliver a first: electrically de-iced airplanes to compete directly with TKS. The system can be easily retrofitted to older aircraft. WSI Datalink: XM Still Wins on Value Although we like WSI’s unique data, its pricing is too complex. XM-based data from WxWorx is readily available on more portable platforms than WSI. In-the-Ear Headsets: Don’t Buy Yet The market is in utter flux with at least three new products poised for introduction. Quiet Technologies and Lightspeed are the ones to watch. Sim Training Flyoff: Flight Safety Edges SimCom Yes, FS is more expensive but we like its structured syllabus and more polished take-away training materials. Air/Oil Separators: Must Haves? We Say No If you have a wet vacuum pump, you’ll need one but otherwise, tune up the breather system first. Of the two major brands, our pick is the Airwolf. Piper/Ted Smith Aerostar Got speed? The Aerostar certainly does, in abundance. Although its too-hot-to-handle reputation is probably undeserved, it is by no means a cheap ride. |
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