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It’s a tight budget for a hard-working trainer that hasn’t seen an avionics upgrade since the Clinton years. A budget IFR upgrade is still a good-sized job.

The low prices of piston twins can be beyond tempting. Before succumbing, do your homework on insurance, maintenance, training and realistic costs.

It was a lean year for new product announcements, but there were a few standout industry developments worth talking about.

We don’t see many reasons to start yanking this utilitarian navigator from the panel, but realize that a failed display could send it to the scrap bin.