Contents - March, 2009

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FEATURES

12. POSITION & HOLD
    Business aviation-a defense
    by Bob Rockwood
    How extending use of the company jet benefits the bottom line.

53. SPECIAL UNIT PROFILE
    VR1 "Star Lifters"
    by Phil Rose
    US Navy/US Marine Corps squadron provides global transportation for senior leaders.

60. LAW ENFORCEMENT UNIT PROFILE
    Virginia Beach PD expands its reach
    by Christian Shepherd
    Municipal LE unit flies 2 Bell 206B3s and a 407, adds medical capability.

64. FLIGHTDECK INNOVATIONS
    Universal's improved reality show
    by Woody McClendon
    FMS-enhanced WAAS makes LPV/RNP approaches easy.

70. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    Taking the long view
    by Grant McLaren
    As business goes increasingly global, crews must cultivate additional savvy.

78. SUPPORT SERVICES
    Colt combines contract fuel, trip planning
    by Grant McLaren
    Houston-based company marks 10 years of offering service and savings.

82. FLIGHTCHECK
    Embraer Legacy 600
    by Clay Lacy
    Brazilian classic is "a lot of aircraft" for under $26 million.

88. MARKET LEADERS
    Making the case for the 6000-nm club
    by Doug Wilson
    Why ultralong-range bizjets make business sense even in a down economy.

98. OFFICE-IN-THE-SKY
    Manufacturers lighten the load for connected execs
    by Glen Connor
    Lighter, smaller, faster data and IFE systems come to market.

102. HELO AVIONICS
     Honeywell addresses helicopter safety issues
     by Woody McClendon
     Reducing risk by integrating SVS/EVS with EGPWS and TCAS technology.

108. WEATHER BRIEF
     Learning the lingo
     by Karsten Shein
     How to break down language barriers between briefer and pilot.