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Contents - July, 2009

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FEATURES

 

  1. POSITION & HOLD
    Using procedures and technology to improve safety
    by Fred Smith
    FedEx chief talks about employing HUD/EFVS and implementing SMS.
  1. EVENT COVERAGE
    CBAA 2009
    by Rob Seaman
    This year’s smaller show reflects cautious market.
  1. AVIONICS DEVELOPMENTS
    Honeywell offers Bendix/King avionics for GA
    by Woody McClendon
    Increased availability of RNP terminal ops means easier-to-fly approaches.
  1. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    Overseas charter—tips and cautions
    by Grant McLaren
    Expect more scrutiny, additional paperwork and longer lead times.
  1. SPECIAL UNIT PROFILE
    Miami–Dade Police flies Eurocopter AStar B3, 3 Bell LongRangers and 2 Cessna singles
    by Brent Holman
    Protecting 2.4 million residents—and the 10 million tourists who visit the area every year.
  1. SPECIAL REPORT
    Airborne law enforcement in the age of terrorism
    by Ken Solosky
    Proliferation of threats spurs development of police skills and technologies.
  1. PRASE COVERAGE
    Judges class photo and roundtable discussion.
    Awards dinner. PRASE Survey results.
  1. WX BRIEF
    Mesoscale convective systems
    by Karsten Shein
    Every bit as dangerous as thunderstorms, these midsize storm systems require pilots to understand, recognize and avoid them.

Volume 43. No 7

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Miami–Dade Police is largest local law enforcement agency in southeastern US. (L–R) Head of Specialized Patrol & Events Section Capt Michael Cundle, Head of Aviation Unit Lt Jesus Ramirez, OPF Base Sgt Tom Turpin, TMB Base Sgt Andrew Cohen and K9 Unit Sgt Eric Mendez with his partner Zeus. Also shown is the first of 4 Eurocopter AStar B3s for the unit. Photo by Pro Pilot Art Director Jack Sykes.

 

Selected winners from 2009 PRASE Survey. Best US FBO and Best Independent FBO: Texas Jet FTW. Best FBO Chain: Wilson Air Ctr. Best European FBO: TAG Aviation FAB. Best Canadian FBO: Irving Aviation YQX. Best Mexican FBO: UVavemex TLC. Best Latin American FBO: Líder Aviação CGH. Best Carib­bean FBO: The Logical Choice SXM. Best Middle East & African FBO: Royal Jet AUH. Best Asian FBO: Hong Kong Business Av Ctr HKG. Best Catering: Rudy’s TEB. Best Fuel Brand: Avfuel. Best Intl Trip Planning: Universal Weather and Aviation. Cover design by Pro Pilot Asst Art Dir José Vásquez.

 

DEPARTMENTS

 

  1. SQUAWK IDENT
    Readers share their feelings about proposed voluntary carbon offset payment schemes for general aviation.
  1. TERMINAL CHECKLIST
    Answers on p 22.
  1. AV HAZARD
    MPV localizer excursion issue. Near ground collision at CLT.
  1. ACCIDENT RECAP
    Midair over Pacific. King Air makes forced landing in field.
  1. SID & STAR
    Fast, efficient service pays dividends for all concerned.
  1. PIREPS
    Cessna sells 30 new Grand Caravans to Indonesia.
    Emivest SJ30 s/n 008 flies.
  1. FBO NEWS
    BBG (Branson MO) opens for business. Million Air adds SBD.
  1. HELICOPTER NEWS
    Eurocopter teams with Daher on new range of light helos.
  1. RAMP & HANGAR
    Jobs, product ads and other reader opportunities.