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Contents - September, 2009

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FEATURES

  1. EVENT COVERAGE
    EAA AirVenture 2009
    by Pro Pilot staff
    Photos from annual Oshkosh convention and show.
  1. ALEA 2009
    by Ken Solosky
    Conference showcases recent airborne law enforcement developments.
  1. POSITION & HOLD
    Tailplane icing—survival knowledge for pilots
    by Don Van Dyke
    Clear guidance and realistic training are vital for appropriate crew response.
  1. FLIGHTCREW ISSUES
    Fatigue and pilot error
    by Ben Winfree
     Time for FAA to step in and mandate rest guidelines.
  1. AIR SAFETY
    Avoiding veer-off accidents on contaminated runways
    by Nihad Daidzic
    Strong crosswinds add to perils of landing on slippery surfaces.
  1. PILOT TECHNIQUE
    High-altitude maneuvering
    by Mike Petridis
    H-M and specific excess power explained.
  1. FLIGHT DEPT PROFILE
    Michelin shuttles personnel to plant cities
    by Mike Potts
    Two Hawker 850XPs provide primary lift, Learjet 45 and Citation Excel offer supplemental lift when needed.
  1. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    UK bizjet flying—tips and challenges
    by Grant McLaren
    New and looming regulatory changes affect ease of ops.
  1. 2009 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR & OVERHAUL
    Where do you go for MRO?
    by Pro Pilot staff
  1. WX BRIEF
    Taking strong wind seriously
    by Karsten Shein
    Severe air currents threaten even the largest of aircraft.

Volume 43. No 9

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Tire maker and travel guide publisher Michelin uses 2 Hawker 850XPs to shuttle staff between plants in the US. Shown at GSP home base are (L–R) Maintenance Mgr Heath McDaniel, Exec VP of Human Resources Wayne Culbertson, Bib the Michelin Man and Dir of Aviation Dick Schliesman at GSP. Photo by Mike Potts.

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENTS

  1. SQUAWK IDENT
    Readers discuss contaminated runway procedures.
  1. AV HAZARD
    More on CRJ near ground collision at CLT.
  1. ACCIDENT RECAP
     PC12 loss of control in cloud. R44 night power line strike.
  1. TERMINAL CHECKLIST
    Answers on page 22.
  1. SID & STAR
    Pro Pilot cartoon by artist Wayne Shipp.
  1. PIREPS
    Bombardier/Rockwell Collins Global Vision first flight.
    GE prepares for new turboprop certification testing.
  1. FBO NEWS
    Million Air ADS completes renovation.
    Richmor opens FBO at SWF.
  1. HELICOPTER NEWS
    HealthNet Aeromedical adds EC135s, EC145.
    Trinidad & Tobago inaugurates SAR helo unit.
  1. RAMP & HANGAR TALK
    Jobs, product ads and other reader opportunities.