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Contents - May, 2010

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FEATURES

  1. POSITION & HOLD
     Trends affecting corporate aviation
    by Marvin Cetron
    Social, economic and political developments and their impact on bizav.
  1. VIEWPOINTS
    Aviation executives talk about the future
    by Pro Pilot staff
    Leaders share their views on where technology and society are headed.
  1. ALEX REMEMBERS
     Making a sale to Onassis
    by Alex Kvassay
    Former “dean of international aircraft sales” recounts highlights of a successful career.
  1. EVENT COVERAGE
    NBAA IOC in New Orleans
    by Grant McLaren
    International operators and support providers share expertise.
  1. AEA convention in Orlando
    by David Bjellos
    Industry continues evolving toward all-digital displays.
  1. 2010 PRASE WINNERS
    Top US FBOs overall: 1 Texas Jet FTW, 2 Pentastar PTK, 3 Monterey Jet Ctr MRY, 4 Million Air HOU, 5 Banyan FXE. Best FBO Chain: Pentastar.
  1. FLIGHT DEPT PROFILE
    Coca-Cola bottler flies Citation Excel
    by Mike Potts
    CLT-based flight dept provides company air travel and civic good will.
  1. FIXED-WING PROCUREMENT
    Selecting the right aircraft for your travel needs
    by David Bjellos
    A buyer’s list of things to consider before purchase.
  1. HELO PROCUREMENT
    Matching aircraft and equipment for LE, SAR and EMS
    by Ken Solosky
    Specialized missions require stable platforms with ISR capability.
  1. SCHEDULERS FORUM
    Buying fuel? It’s not as simple these days
    by Mike Potts
    Pilots and schedulers find getting the best price can be complex and challenging.
  1. WX BRIEF
    Density altitude
    by Karsten Shein
    Why effective runway length is reduced in summer and mountain conditions.
  1. COCKPIT DEVELOPMENTS
    CMC’s electronic flight bag
    by Glenn Connor
    Multifunction CMA1100 Mk II and CMA1410 EFBs offer EVS/Iridium connections.
  1. SPACE EXPLORATION
    Exo-Earths—the search for worlds like our own
    by Amir Alexander
    Beyond doubt, other life-supporting planets with water and air are out there.
  1. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    Changes in overseas airways and routings
    by Grant McLaren
    ATC revisions and new nav reference system affect foreign flights.

Volume 44. No 5

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Coca-Cola and soft drinks bottler and distributor operates Citation Excel from CLT. (L–R) Chief Pilot Mike Garrett, Training & Standards Capt Ron Griffin, Av Dir Mark Chaney, Safety Capt Daniel Johnson and Senior Mx Tech Dan Canfield with products at Charlotte NC base. Photo by Pro Pilot Art Dir Jack Sykes.

 

 

 

 

DEPARTMENTS

  1. SQUAWK IDENT
    Readers share their avionics center preferences.
  1. TERMINAL CHECKLIST
    Answers on p 42.
  1. AV HAZARD
    Frustration with ATC tempo at EGE. FAA issues Safety Tip on airborne pilot deviation avoidance.
  1. ACCIDENT RECAP
    Cessna 208 lands on wrong runway at PHX. MD369 makes hard landing after autorotation.
  1. SID & STAR
    Progress overcomes resistance through the ages.
  1. PIREPS
    Bombardier opens RSO in India. PCAT holds 2nd corporate aviation safety event at SAT.
  1. HELO NEWS
    Eurocopter/Helibras break ground on new manufacturing facility. Sikorsky flies 2nd S76D.
  1. FBO NEWS
    Ranger Jet returns to ISM. Heritage Av plans eco-friendly FBO at BTV.
  1. RAMP & HANGAR TALK
    Jobs, product ads and other reader opportunities.