Perfect at blocking the sun without restricting vision, Rosen sun visors are well-constructed and function perfectly. [Courtesy: Jason McDowell]
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A mong all the accessories and modifications I’ve made to my Cessna 170 over the past few years, my Rosen sun visors were the first. Rosen Sun Visors ($550) Moreover, this was the only modification I’d pre- pared before even taking delivery of my airplane. They’re that good. Hop into any legacy Cessna with original visors, and it becomes clear why. Undersized to begin with, the flimsy plastic or vinyl-cov- ered stock visors leave much to be desired. If, after decades of use, they miracu- lously remain intact, there’s little chance that they go into the position you desire and stay there. More likely, they freely flop around and swing out of position, blinding you and creating a distraction all their own. Everything about Rosen’s visors exudes precision. From the high-quality acrylic that doesn’t alter colors to the beefy, machined aluminum hardware, they have a solid feel and will surely outlast stock visors. Move them into position, and they remain there without complaint. Best of all, they’re translucent, so you can block the sun without blocking your vision. Like a good set of shoulder harnesses in a vintage aircraft, I considered these a legitimate safety improvement and continue to enjoy them nearly every time I fly. BAS Tail Pull Handles ($345-$435) Although my airplane came with a good, solid tow bar for the tailwheel, I discov- ered that there were plenty of instances where moving my plane around became
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unnecessarily challenging. There were times I flew someplace and left my tow bar behind, and there were other times when I only needed to adjust the plane’s posi- tion slightly and didn’t want to bother with it. Even if you remember to bring one along, tow bars often present a dilemma. If they’re small enough to fit nicely into the baggage compartment, they tend to be small and flimsy. But if they’re large and beefy enough to work well, they’re also
For owners of Cessna taildraggers, Luscombe 8s, and many experimentals, BAS tail pull handles make it easy to move an airplane without a tow bar. [Courtesy: BAS, Inc]
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