Biased Aviation Consumer

I have have been an off and on subscriber to the aviation consumer
publication, but more and more I learn that they are not as unbiased
as people may think.

I had a chance to talk to several members of the AEA and they often
mentioned that in their opinion they felt the need to send free "no
strings attached" avionics to one of the editors Paul to give
favorable results.

While they may make many good points I think, you have to keep in mind
that an editor who has just received a free multi-thousand dollar
piece of avionics equipment for their aircraft may tend to give
credance over some which demand the product back or payment. In light
of this I wrote Aviation Consumer and let them know my opinions on
this bias, and also told them I will cease membership until these
editors, or problems are resolved. To my knowledge this is the only
publication which offers a "unbiased review" of products, and it is
sad to see some in this organization taking advantage of the
situation.

Until then I rely on actual pilot feedback to make my considerations.

Luke