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Contents - December, 2011

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FEATURES

 

  1. VIEWPOINTS
    Industry experts voice their opinions on topics of the day
    Pro Pilot staff compilation
    Comments by Craig Sincock, Bob Wilson, Marc Fruchter.
  1. NEW TECHNOLOGY
    Solar-electric/hybrid offers alternative propulsion
    by George Bye
    Lightweight composites and sun-gathering systems are paving the way to ultralong-endurance reconnaissance platforms.
  1. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    Longhaul flying, oceanic routings and volcanic activity update
    by Grant McLaren
    Additional preplanning steps to consider when pushing range limits.
  1. FLIGHT DEPT OF THE YEAR
    John Deere
    by Mike Potts
    Aviation unit flies GV, G550, 2 Citation Xs, enabling execs to expand worldwide business.
  1. MARKET TRENDS
    Turboprops—workhorses of business aviation
    by Ken Baylor
    Advantages include fuel savings, short fields, reduced DOCs, efficiency in low flight levels, good icy runway characteristics.
  1. AVIATION SAFETY
    Reducing the risks of winter flying
    by Don Van Dyke
    Ice, contaminated runways and ramp sliding are among the gifts of the season.
  1. NEXTGEN PROGRESS
    Explaining ADS-B's basic components, services, transmission protocols
    by Bill Gunn
    Onboard navigation systems will replace radar as primary position source for ATC.
  1. 2011 HEADSET PREFERENCE SURVEY
    Users rate electronic ANR and nonelectronic PNR headsets
    Pro Pilot staff report
  1. HELO UNIT PROFILE
    Collier County MedFlight maintains commitment to saving lives
    by Brent Holman
    EC135 operator provides air support and EMS coverage across southwest Florida.
  1. WX BRIEF
    Atmospheric light shows
    by Karsten Shein
    Beyond clouds and storms, the sky can serve up curious and fascinating displays.

Volume 45. No 12

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John Deere flies a Gulf­stream V, G550 and 2 Citation Xs to help its agri­cultural and construc­tion business grow worldwide. (L–R) Aircraft Mx Super­visor Chris Behn, Mgr Flight Administration Dorette Kerr, Mgr Flight Ops Jay Sears, Dir Global Air Services Larrie Dahl, Senior VP & CFO James Field, Mgr Av Safety/ Security Roger Schoutteet, Mgr Flight Standards Tim Toal and Quality Control Inspector Ross Carbiener with Gulf­stream V, R-Gator and model 4720 tractor in front of new corp­orate hangar at MLI (Moline IL). Photo courtesy John Deere.

 

DEPARTMENTS

 

  1. TERMINAL CHECKLIST
    Answers on p 24.
  1. SID & STAR
    Lugnut sees the advantage of office-in-the-sky connectivity.
  1. ALEX REMEMBERS
    Working with Olive Ann Beech.
  1. AV HAZARD
    RWSL deployment at MCO. A call for proper radio
    phraseology. Progress on aircraft laser attacks.
  1. PIREPS
    Gulfstream G650 receives provisional TC. Airbus creates dedicated corporate jet unit.
  1. HELO NEWS
    Miami-Dade PD takes 4th Eurocopter AS350B3.
  1. FBO NEWS
    Signature acquires Arrindell Av Services SXM.
  1. SQUAWK IDENT
    Readers voice their reactions to the end of the Space Shuttle.
  1. RAMP & HANGAR TALK
    Jobs, products and other reader opportunities.