Contents - February, 2012

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FEATURES

10. POSITION & HOLD
    Tech revolutions and implications for transportation and society
    by Dennis Bushnell
    Where current trends and developments may lead us.

16. VIEWPOINTS
    Ideas and predictions from industry experts
    Pro Pilot staff compilation
    Comments by Matt Zuccaro, Lutz Bertling, William Halal, Dean Roberts, Gene Condreras.

32. EVENT COVERAGE
    NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference
    by Mike Potts
    Annual gathering touches down in San Diego.

46. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    Caribbean & Bahamas winging and stinging
    by Grant McLaren
    Flying to this region is picking up but beware of unfair parking and fuel fees.

58. FLIGHT DEPT PROFILE
    Optical Air Data Systems
    by Phil Rose
    Small high-tech company with big plans flies Falcon 50, Premier I and Bell UH1.

64. EQUIPMENT & MISSION
    Turboprops versus light jets
    by Mike Venables
    New TPs have high performance, but jets still have an almost magic charisma.

70. MARKET TRENDS
    Helicopters—when it has to be point-to-point transportation
    by Ken Baylor
    Safety, payload, range, speed and comfort are key when considering V/STOL purchase.

76. 2012 HELICOPTER PRODUCT SUPPORT SURVEY
    by Pro Pilot staff

86. AVIONICS DEVELOPMENTS
    Flight time savings accrue with Required Navigation Performance
    by Glenn Connor
    RNP allows obstruction avoidance and more direct approaches in terminal areas.

92. BUSH AIRCRAFT
    de Havilland's legacy evolves under Viking Air
    by Grant McLaren
    Updating DHC's tough designs for harsh land and water environments.

96. WX BRIEF
    China's weather and climate
    by Karsten Shein
    Flying conditions across this immense nation vary greatly by region.

102. EVENT COVERAGE
     Living Legends of Aviation
     by Mike Potts
     Gala awards event in Los Angeles draws host of industry celebrities.