AIRPLANE NOISE

PCA’s top-selling avionics for 2020.
Welcome to the edition of Airplane Noise for 2021. As we leave 2020 in the rear-view mirror (thank goodness, right?), I frequently get asked, “So, how were avionics sales in...

Head-to-head! Garmin G5 vs GI 275 Indicators
Hello fellow aviators. In case you haven’t noticed, it’s crunch time for that special gift for your favorite pilot. I know it can be tough. Well, if that special pilot...

Great Gift Ideas for Pilots
Hello and welcome to the special December Gift Guide edition of Airplane Noise. It’s hard to believe 2021 is just around the corner. Thank goodness. I know we’re all looking...

How to find the right Personal Locator Beacon
Living in the Pacific Northwest provides me a fantastic place to go boating, fishing, hiking, biking, walking – well, pretty much do whatever you want outside. But, to me, above...

Do upgrades add value to your airplane?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here is, “how much will this upgrade add to the value of my airplane?”

iPad Versus Garmin aera
Apple versus aera: The battle for cockpit supremacy. Okay, so the title is a bit over-the-top. That being said though, it’s not too far off. I’d say that out of...