October 2006
Piper Cherokee PA28-140
Subscribers Only It started life as a trainer and lives on as a budget cross-country flier for one or two people; mods can even make the 140 modestly peppy.
Hangar tile systems: We like tuff seal
Subscribers Only Although the tile approach costs twice as much as painting, they're easier to install and you can move them later. Swiss Trax is a good budget choice.
PFDs For Aircraft: Switlik, Crewfit Excel
Subscribers Only If you fly overwater frequently, constant wear vests are the best choice. We tried products from both the marine and aviation markets.
Sandel SN3500 EHSI: Pricey Performance
Subscribers Only But given its dazzling features and display, it's competitive with mechanical systems. Watch for installation bugaboos, however.
Roller Lifter: Improved Cam Life?
Subscribers Only Roller lifters have taken off in Experimentals and are already in some production engines. They may improve cam life, but it's too soon to confirm that.
Letters: 10/06
Subscribers Only Lightweight Headsets I read your review of the LightSPEED Mach 1 in the August edition. I do not agree with the recommendation on this headset. I tried this headset a few months ago and found it to be unusable. While the construction and quality of the product matched your review, the design of the over-the-ear-piece is flawed. The microphone was extremely sensi-tive to the placement of the boom and would only work when placed exactly in…
First Word
Subscribers Only It's Not Easy Being Me; And Speaking of Shakeouts
Datalink or Sferics?
Subscribers Only For serious thunderstorm flying, having both datalink and sferics is our first choice. But if the budget allows only one system, datalinked weather is the hands down best pick.