Contents - May, 2011

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FEATURES

12.  VIEWPOINTS
    Thoughts and ideas from industry leaders
    Pro Pilot staff compilation
    Glimpses of the future from Michael Paulson, Dennis Bushnell, Steve Townes, John Rosanvallon, Frederico Curado, John Uczekaj, Glenn Connor, John Nance.

40. EVENT COVERAGE
    NBAA Intl Operators Conference in San Diego
    by Grant McLaren
    Trends show strong business opportunities overseas.

42. AEA in Reno
    by Glenn Connor
    Cockpit and cabin advances are unveiled at 54th annual avionics show.

44. Bombardier M&O in Chicago
    by Pro Pilot staff
    Operators gain information on product support and technical topics.

52. FLIGHT DEPT PROFILE
    Luck Stone expands business with King Air 350
    by Mike Potts
    Quarry and real estate development company uses aviation to link its businesses.

58. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    EU-ETS update for European flying
    by Grant McLaren
    Operations evolve as regs tighten and costs rise.

64. FLIGHTDECK DEVELOPMENTS
    Dassault operational with EGNOS
    by Glenn Connor
    Refinements to EASy II flightdeck will include high-accuracy LPV approaches in Europe.

82. ENROUTE
    Fuel price volatility affects GA flight ops
    by Gene Condreras
    Rising operating costs create growing uncertainties for FBO businesses.

88. 2011 PRASE WINNERS
    Rankings for worldwide FBOs and ground service companies
    Pro Pilot staff compilation

100. WX BRIEF
     Radiation risks
     by Karsten Shein
     Recent events in Japan highlight potential hidden dangers for pilots.

104. TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES
     Airbus brake-to-vacate technology and its applications
     by Peter Berendsen
     A380 developments include runway performance tool that can improve bizav safety.

110. PILOT TECHNIQUE
     Point of flare—the last 5 seconds
     by Nihad Daidzic
     How to grease it on the runway more regularly.