Aviation Consumer

Like the other Belvior aviation publications, this is one you should certainly consider subscribing to. Its heart is in the right place as it tries well, but because aviators aren't as unbiased and ubiquitous as those who buy small kitchen appliances, the results are worth only a few grains of salt.

[For an opinion on their airplane reviews, please see my review of their book publication.]

In an older article, they took on the challenge of a vendor who claimed their oil additive would make an engine last longer. (This is the aviator's equivalent of: "Lose 30lbs in one month ask me how!") The article was hilarious in its razor-sharp dicing of the claims and vendor's avoidance of an unbiased test.

This is where AC really shines.

On the other hand, a lot of what they try to do is hurt by the sample size available. For example, in a recent issue they considered the merits of overhauling an engine at a big name shop (Mattituck, Victor, Penn Yan, etc) versus versus local shop. With only a few dozen responses -overhauling an engine is something few pilots are familiar with -the confidence interval on the big names was extremely wide.

In the article, it was noted that one particular big name shop that fared poorly in previous surveys did much better this time around, it was suggested, because it made some of its happier customers aware of the survey. (In other words, ballot stuffing.)

The results would be even wilder for your local shop, thus their advice that you ask around locally if that's the option you want to pursue.

At its best, Aviation Consumer is a tool for considering planes and equipment and learning some of the general nuances. Once you've narrowed your choice down, get the full monty from a local user's group or someone who'se owned it for a while.

Grassroots Motorsports

I've been reading Grassroots Motorsports for some time now. I think that many who see it assume it is ALL about racing. Guess what? You're wrong!

If you are a "tuner" type, this might not be the magazine for you, but "tuner" features have existed in the mag. If you want to see bling or scantily clad young women, you won't find it in here. Go buy yourself a Pl*yboy instead. If you are looking for car audio, there are plenty of magazines out there.

But, if you are a car person (guy or gal), enjoy your car, love driving, maybe want to race in a controlled enviroment or become a better driver----THIS IS THE MAG FOR YOU!

Many of the technical and car build features are race specific, but most can easily be translated for use in cars for spirited driving on the street. Regular "Project Car" builds, some of which are essentially "practical race cars" or "street cars" and updates are include. Regular car "profiles" are presented as well. Features regarding the explaination of such things as tire fitment and pressure, shock replacement choice, etc can be found in almost every issue.

Much time is spent encouraging responsible auto racing (if there is such a thing), and no credence is given to the street racer scene. Racing belongs in a closed course, not subjecting the general public to possible peril.

If you think that the title "Grassroots Motorsports" is not descriptive, think again. The lowly Yugo has even made it into the pages, and annual "$2xxx Challenges" occur where there is a limit to the cost of the car entering---pretty much anyone can enter (but alas it is held in Florida) How much more grassroots can it be?. This is not racing snobbery, but racing accessibility for everyone ---even "go" carts and slot cars. Good coverage of amateur racing at all levels is a mainstay in the magazine as well.

Regardless of your age, gender, car (Fireflys , Sprints, Yugos are welcome in the pages), or driving competence there is something for everyone in this mag. Want to talk about varied? Where else would you see a Honda Odessey vs. Porsche 356 vs. Jaguare XKE comparison (sorry Road and Track, Car and Driver, and Automobile magazines)?

Don't listen to me! Find out for yourself.

...and no, I don't work for them:-)

Grassroots Motorsports and its sister publication Classic Motorsports Magazine are in my mind two of the best automotive publications out there. The articles are very informative, and written in a way that any enthusiast will enjoy them. No matter what their level of ability is. Reading these two magazines is like sitting in the garage listening to a friend tell you of their latest automotive adventures. This in itself would be enough to make them a must buy for me.

What really makes these two publications special is the community that is built around them. If you take the time to stop by the magazines message boards located at & you will start to get the sense of family that surrounds these two titles. These two titles are staffed by people who are our friends. Why shouldn't they be, they are all car nuts just like us.

So got to their website, request a free issue, then come join the family, you'll be glad you did!

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GRM features everything that is important to me as a car enthusiast. They cover all kinds of motorsports: Autocross, rally, road racing, occasional drag racing and drifting articles, etc.

Their project car series are very informative and I can always learn something for one of my projects.

There's no bias or brand obligations here. It's not a "Ford magazine" or a "Chevy magazine" or a "Porsche magazine" or a "Honda magazine". These guys are just like me: they love cars.

I look forward to a new issue in my mailbox every time. This really is my favorite magazine.

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You cannot find a better source for taking any car and preparing it for any type of motorsports, from auto-x, hillclimbs, High Performance Driver's Education (HPDE), to club racing you won't find a better magazine.

Excellent articles about technical issues, racing updates, schedules and the $200N Challenge is ALWAYS a treat to read about. It is truly the best magazine for anyone considering entering amateur racing and want to race their favorite car and/or their family sedan!

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Finally, a car magazine with intelligence and an interesting slant.

A magazine for people that enjoy working on, playing with and racing cars, especially sports cars, but that is truly "non-denominational". You'll see Mustangs, Corvettes, Hondas, Porsches, BMWs, even the occasional Yugo, Fiat or even Lotus. Even if you don't have an open automotive mind, you'll find out cool things about cars you never knew existed.

I've been reading GRM since before I could drive (and it was called "AutoX") and I've loved every issue. Keep it up, guys!

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Blitz : Martial Arts Magazine

Blitz magazine hails from Australia and I'd have to say it's the best of it's kind in that market. Then again martial arts magazines isn't exactly a heavily populated genre in Australasia. A nice glossy production that is often eye catching and tends to follow a broad range of styles (heck, I'm sure they've even had a boxer on the cover at one point) the magazine is pretty much par for the course. We get interviews (with lots of name dropping) and reports of various tournaments around Australia (with lots of name dropping) and there are technique studies as well. The latter is perhaps the most timeless aspect of the product and it's good to see a good cross section of styles given an opportunity to shine in relation to specific self defence situations. Lastly there are of course a bunch of adverts which will be of limited use to international readers being as they are aimed at the Australasian market.

Keen martial artists will get quite a bit out of the technique workshop section and maybe some from the interviews but the tournament reports will only interest locals and the name dropping gets irksome after a while. Not an essential purchase though as a young pup I tended to think so...

Old Cars Weekly (1-year)

I bought this for my father and he couldn't be happier. The price is great for the quality and detailed information. It was delivered well before the projected date.

I have subscribed to this magazine for several years now, it is not a fancy magazine by any means, but rather a very informative and readable articles in it...it is top of the line in covering old cars..I love seeing the old wrecking yards..sort of makes me want to go out and rescue some of those great years of my favorite body styles.

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Fantastic magazine, look forward to it every Friday, lots of great articles, upcoming sales and auctions, lots of useful information, very interesting and entertaining.

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I bought this for my father. He loves old/classic cars and he seems to enjoy this magazine. I think it's a must for classic car junkies!

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I purchased this years ago for my husband for Christmas..he absolutely loves it! I renew each year..He has found great car shows and much more..any guy thats into cars will truly enjoy!Old Cars Weekly (1-year)

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Dell Horoscope - a Personal Daily Guide for Everyone

...bar none. And that includes The Mountain Astrologer. I'm a semi-pro and what I like best about this magazine is its appeal to all levels of astrological learning on FUN, practical and timely topics (Sun Sag/ASC Cap) written by knowledgable and well respected professionals. But with the skyrocketing costs of a physical subscription, I've had to switch over to having it delivered to my Kindle. For those of you considering this option, I must advise you that some of the important features at the back of the magazine are missing, like the monthly ephemeris, the daily aspect guide, etc. This is not a problem if, like me, you have an emphemeris or professional software. I still miss it, though...but am lucky to find the time to read each issue. The magazine also contains articles in varying lengths from quite lengthy to one page. My preference lies in between, but there is surely something for everyone. Enjoy!

I have always recommended this magazine to anyone who is interested in learning Astrology. If you're just starting out, you'll find wonderful articles every month by some of the more famous Astrologers and there is insight on every page. There are usually many up to date topics to read about and great book reviews.

It takes a great deal of money to put an Astrological Library together, so in the meantime, this magazine will give you loads of interesting chapters to absorb and astrological reference. Although I am a seasoned Astrologer with bookcases full of books, I still learn something every month from Dell Horoscope. Highly recommended indeed !!

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Rotor & Wing

For all of those connected with the Helicopter Industry, this is a must have and a good solid read. The articles are written by people with "Hands On" experience, and from the feedback section and Letters to the Editor, you can see that everyone from Mechanics to Pilots and Military to Civilian read this magazine from Cover to Cover. Entertaining and Informative with no wasted space!

Public Health - World Health Organization

This report is essential reading for those interested in major ideas influencing the global health agenda. Published annually, it can always be downloaded for free from

The print version of the report can also be ordered for about 50 bucks, shipped to the USA. The WHO notes: "The world health report, first published in 1995, is WHO's leading publication. The report combines an expert assessment of global health, including statistics relating to all countries, with a focus on a specific subject. The main purpose of the report is to provide countries, donor agencies, international organizations and others with the information they need to help them make policy and funding decisions. The report is also offered to a wider audience, from universities, teaching hospitals and schools, to journalists and the public at large anyone, in fact, with a professional or personal interest in international health issues."

Acoustic Guitar

If you love to pull out that acoustic and knock off a few songs when the world seems to be going crazy and your soul needs the healing energy of music, then you should read this magazine. It provides good product reviews, playing tips, and song tabs. Also helpful are tips for tuning up and maintaining your guitar so it stays in the best playing condition. Although I am not a fan of magazine ads, the ads in this magazine are cool because they provide useful information about new products and services that would otherwise be difficult to discover. The interviews with top acoustic players like James Taylor, Neil Young & Bert Jansch are also a big plus. In all honesty, I do not read every issue--I grab issues when they have something I am interested in. In sum, if you are serious about playing that Martin or Gibson sitting in the corner, then read Acoutic Guitar every now and then--you will learn something!

Most guitar magazines are about mainly equipment and to a lesser extent, the thrash/metal/punk/whatever hero of the moment. "Acoustic Guitar" is different. It does talk about equipment, sure, but the primary focus has always been the music and the artists.

I have a couple years' worth of "Acoustic Guitar" on my bookshelves, unlike another popular magazine that gets read and tossed or given away. I don't save every issue, but I save a lot, as there's so much timeless information and good music to be found. In the few issues withing arm's reach I see a story on the music of "O Brother Where Are Thou?" with an arrangment of "Man of Constant Sorrow". Here's an article on Jazz Manouche and Django Reinhardt, with a tutorial written by John Jorgenson. Another issue spotlights the then-new MTV Unplugged phenomenon, and has a transcription of Clapton's unplugged "Layla".

Issues have covered contemporary singer-songwriters, Cuban "Son" music, African music, 1920s American Jazz guitarists... just about anything that can be played on a guitar. Evry issue is a surprise, and even if it doesn't have one of your favorites it'll have something you'll find interesting and useful.

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This a good magazine for someone who wants to learn to play folk or fingerstyle music. I have tried all of the other magazines and this magazine as far as content and price are above the rest. That being said, this magazine is only a good suppliment for your guitar learning. Even if you don't desire to do anything but strum an acoustic guitar, I don't think this magazine can be your one source of literature. I would recommend that this magazine be purchased along with one of the mainstream magazines such as Guitar One or Guitar World.

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It is wonderful to see a magazine that focuses on the acoustic guitar player. So many magazines seem to zero in primarily on the electric guitarist and rock/metal artists. This magazine has a bit of everything. Interviews with musicians of various genres, music with notation and tabs, and tips on different guitar techniques. It's a great way to get to know artists whom I've never heard of before and seek out their music to listen to.

I don't subscribe to this magazine (I'm a coffee shop magazine buyer), but I do buy it frequently. I'm a new guitarist who owns two acoustic guitars.

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I've been subscribed to Acoustic Guitar Magazine since December 2003. I really enjoy every issue in its entirety. It has a variety of sections such as: Guitar and equipment reviews, artist interviews, Music CD's reviews, music to play, guitar lessons, vintage guitars and history, tips, events etc,. Advertising is always moderate. I am seriously thinking to start purchasing past issues. Good stuff !!Indeed a Great Guitar Magazine !!

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