Misc

With two crankshaft recalls behind it, Lycoming has a new general manager and a clear focus on improved quality control.

In most cases, yes. Some savvy companies give themselves a competitive edge with generous warranties and low-cost or free repairs.

With two crankshaft recalls behind it, Lycoming has a new general manager and a clear focus on improved quality control.

In most cases, yes. Some savvy companies give themselves a competitive edge with generous warranties and low-cost or free repairs.

Oxygen Starvation?
The first color issue of Aviation Consumer is fantastic. Although I would have still been a loyal subscriber with black-and-white images, the color provides a significant added value and it is much appreciated.

A comment and question. In the pulse oximeter flyoff, the 2 in SpO2 should be a subscript, not a superscript. Sorry to be picky. As an anesthesiologist, SpO2 is a significant concern to me during my patients operations.

Needless to say, I was shocked to see your test pilots SpO2 in the range of 80 to 84 percent. At what altitude was this photograph taken? Was he experiencing symptoms of hypoxia? In the operating room, an SpO2 of 80 perc…

ADS-B: No Thanks
I am the skinflint Bonanza owner referred to in ADS-B Buy or Wait?, in the August issue of Aviation Consumer and what I found out is that there’s no free lunch in avionics. After much teeth gnashing, I purchased an MX20/GNS480/GTX330/GDL69 set-up from Garmin. After looking at the GDL90, I just couldnt bring myself to believe the FAA will follow though with a free-lunch program for GA.

This was reinforced by a discussion I had with an FAA official at Oshkosh over breakfast at the hotel where we were staying. He spoke in flowery terms of ADS-B as the future of GA for $300 per airplane. He evidently hasnt visited his local avionics dealer lately.

Whe…

Probably. But at $5 a gallon, you might want to consider an even dozen ways to reduce fuel-related costs of flying.

When specing an overhaul, you’ll need to do something with the cam. But heres why a new one isn’t always the best choice.

But SMA is mulling a price reduction. We found the engine to be a strong, smooth performer. What the project most needs is an OEM benefactor.

There are lots of reasons why bringing a new engine to market is a long shot. Here are just six.

But SMA is mulling a price reduction. We found the engine to be a strong, smooth performer. What the project most needs is an OEM benefactor.

Garmin 296
As a long-time Garmin groupie and stockholder of the company, I phoned in my order for a GPSmap 296 the day they were offered and took advantage of Aircraft Spruces trade-in-your-old-295 deal. After a week of using the 296, I began a frustrating six months trying to get a refund, with both Garmin and Spruce stalling at every turn.

I found the 296 disappointing and even dangerous due to its daylight-fading screen. Its perfect in a dark closet, excellent at night and passable on a dull day. But in bright sun? Virtually useless. Im back to my 295 with its bright, primary colors and continue to find it a marvelous piece of gear.

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