The Aviation Consumer December 2024
The Aviation Consumer December 2024
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- Garmin G3000 PRIME: This new integrated flight deck takes the existing G3000 to a higher level, with a focus on single-pilot ops and runway safety. We dive deep into its feature set.
- Prop Overhauls: When it’s time to send your propeller in for rework, don’t always settle on the cheapest shop. The good ones may charge more, but that might extend the life of the prop.
- Compact Flight Totes: Our flying gadgets have gotten smaller and that’s created a lively market for space-saving flight bags. We field-tested some new models—and weighed in on others in our long-term test pool.
- SOS with a Selfie: The new InReach Messenger Plus satcomm tracker has photo and voice capabilities for another layer of safety. We took one flying.
- True Blue’s new lithium-ion: The new TB-50 packs more power and saves weight over traditional main-ship batteries, plus it requires no maintenance. Is it worth the big investment?
- Used Piper Archer: The venerable PA-28-180/181 series still makes for a good trainer and affordable personal traveler. Our latest Used Aircraft Guide report will help you shop the market for the right one.
- CFI Recertification: We soldiered through AOPA’s EFIRC program to see if it delivers the right amount of teaching smarts.
- Editorial Index: Searching for an Aviation Consumer article from 2024? Our annual topics index cuts to the chase.