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August 2005 
Diamond’s Twin Star: Are the Engines Ready?Dozens are already flying in Europe. Success rests with engine life and serviceability, but in the U.S., a Lycoming-powered version may win the day. Electronic Flight Library: Nice Idea, Needs Work We like Avidyne and Garmin’s hardware, but we think Jeppesen needs to get busy with smarter software that doesn’t mimic paper charts. Gear of the Year: 2005 A dozen of the best products and services we’ve seen. Our company of the year award goes to the Mooney Airplane Company. Getting It Fixed Right Post-accident, most insurers will do the right thing but some will steer you to a marginal shop. Here’s how to stand your ground to get competent repairs. Three-Blade Props: Buy For Looks, Not Speed They’re often quieter and less vibey—but not always. For high-horsepower airplanes, they make sense, less so for modest cruisers, where speed may suffer. ADS-B: Buy or Wait? What a deal: Free datalink weather and traffic. The hardware is there but the network isn’t. Don’t wait for this system if you need weather datalink now. Bellanca Viking In an age of slick composite airplanes, Vikings are a wood-and-fabric throwback. But owners rave about good handling and sleek looks. |
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