FergWorld : PIREPS
By Ryan Ferguson, © 2001-2005
Ah, the joys of running a totally unbiased personal aviation website. I am free to tell you EXACTLY what I think of the products that I review. There are no sponsors to keep happy and no egos to stroke. Of course, this means I get to personally purchase all of the products I review. So much for the perks... but at least I have nothing to lose by being completely honest and objective with my PIREPs. Enjoy!
![Icing for GA Pilots DVD](pirep_dvd_splash.jpg) |
January, 2003 "Icing for General Aviation Pilots," a joint project between NASA and the AOPA ASF, is a $5.00 DVD with a volume of information on aircraft icing. Includes NASA research footage of in-flight icing conditions, re-enactments, and detailed discussions on the causes and associated recovery techniques of tailplane icing and stalls. [READ ARTICLE] »
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![KLN-94 IFR GPS](pirep_kln94_splash.jpg) |
October, 2002 Confession time: are YOU still flying IFR with hand-held GPS? Then read my review of the Bendix-King KLN-94 IFR GPS. A lot of power and utility for the price for the budget-minded pilot.
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![Jepp. Vs. NACO](pirep_jepp_naco_splash.gif) |
July, 2002 Which chart format deserves your loyalty: Jeppesen or NACO? This PIREP deals with how I reached the conclusion that simpler and cheaper is better.
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![CBAV](pirep_cbav_splash.jpg) |
May, 2002 Updated CBAV (short for 'Cheap Bastard Aviation') is a free applet for the Palm OS featuring NEXRAD weather images, METARs, and TAFs. What makes this so special? Using a Palm VIIx and the Palm.net wireless service, you can get weather updates in the air for a grand total investment of under $150.
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![ICOM IC-A23](pirep_icom_splash.jpg) |
August, 2001 Looking for a handheld transceiver with both nav and comm functionality, plus a whole lot more? Read my review of the ICOM IC-A23, including a simulated 'electrical failure' to test the capabilities of the unit. You might be surprised at just what capabilities you have when you revert to your handheld in an actual emergency.
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![Lightspeed 25XL](pirep_lightspeed_splash.gif) |
August, 2001 Updated As one of the higher-end headsets available to the private pilot, this rig offers a featureset that most headsets can't match. Unfortunately, its light weight and quiet performance comes at too high an all-around price.
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