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Contents - February, 2010

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FEATURES

  1. POSITION & HOLD
    Multilateration—improved ground tracking and enroute separation
    by David Bjellos
    MLAT offers solid-state alternative to inefficient rotating radars.
  1. SPECIAL UNIT PROFILE
    DC-NG 121st Med Company leads the way with the UH72A
    by Phil Rose
    Eurocopter’s militarized EC145 proves its worth as medevac asset for National Guard.
  1. SUPPORT OPS
    RFC Fort Belvoir—US Army on-demand regional transport
    by Phil Rose
    National Guard unit flies Beechcraft C12s and Cessna UC35 Citations in PAT role.
  1. VIEWPOINTS
    Aerospace leaders imagine the future
    by Pro Pilot staff
    More executives share their expectations for technology and society.
  1. LAW ENFORCEMENT
    SABLE flies Bell OH58Cs for crime suppression in Wilmington NC
    by Christian Shepherd
     Multiagency LE unit considers future use of helicopters for EMS and firefighting.
  1. HELO FORUM
    Looking to spur lagging sales, mfrs add benefits to current models
    by Marvin Cetron
    Govt and military contracts remain most sought after throughout rotary-wing industry.
  1. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    Overseas ground handling tips and cautions
    by Grant McLaren
    Local services continue to improve, but things can still go sideways for the unprepared.
  1. TURBOPROP FORUM
    For coming year TPs still show solid sales
    by Marvin Cetron
    Less fuel burn, lower enroute cruise alt and cheaper acquisition price make for a sensible buy.
  1. 2010 PRO PILOT HELICOPTER PRODUCT SUPPORT SURVEY
    Operators rate rotary-wing mfrs on support
    by Pro Pilot staff
    Turbine: 1 Bell, 2 Sikorsky, 3 Eurocopter, 4 MD, 5 AgustaWestland Piston: 1 Robinson, 2 Bell, 3 Sikorsky
  1. PILOT TECHNIQUES
    Understanding winter mountain weather dangers
    by Julian Tonsmeire
     Improved education, familiarity and thorough preplanning contribute to safe flight.
  1. WEATHER BRIEF
    Synoptic weather
    by Karsten Shein
    Reading and understanding these charts can keep pilots ahead of developing conditions.

Volume 44. No 2

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DC National Guard and RFC Fort Belvoir are both based at DAA. (L–R) RFC Pilot CW3 Charles Ciccarelli, Contracting Officer’s Representative CW3 Marcus Bennett and CO Capt John Dzieciolowski, DC State Avn Officer Lt Col Maureen Bellamy, DC-NG 121st Medical Company (Air Ambulance) Cmdr Maj Mark Escherich and Mx Supervisor Master Sgt Marlin Leonard with Beechcraft C12U and Eurocopter UH72A. Cover photo by Pro Pilot Art Dir Jack Sykes.

 

 

DEPARTMENTS

  1. TERMINAL CHECKLIST
    Answers on p 28.
  1. AV HAZARD
    ATC handling at PHL. Re-examining situational awareness issues.
  1. ACCIDENT RECAP
    Learjet 35 crash near PWK. AS350 power loss during check ride.
  1. SQUAWK IDENT
    Readers share their views on UAVs in the NAS and FAA’s proposed contaminated runway requirements.
  1. SID & STAR
    Vacations also mean missing the flying.
    Artwork by Wayne Shipp.
  1. PIREPS
    Embraer delivers 1st Lineage 1000 to Al Jaber Aviation. King Air 350i certified.
  1. FBO NEWS
    Facilities at MWH and SDL join Avfuel network.
  1. HELICOPTER NEWS
    Cougar Helicopters takes AW139. Brazil to re-engine AS365Ks with Arriel 2C2 CGs.
  1. RAMP & HANGAR TALK
    Jobs, product ads and reader opportunities.