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Contents - January, 2012

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FEATURES

 

  1. BEIJING BIZAV
    China's new openness allows more general aviation use
    by Jason Liao
    Government opens the door to bizav ops.
  1. Analyzing China's corporate aviation environment
    by Richard Aboulafia
    Demand for business aircraft reflects unique domestic market.
  1. FLIGHT DEPT PROFILE
    Chip Ganassi Racing
    by Jim Gregory
    Citation X and Learjet 35 allow racing mogul to attend events throughout season.
  1. VIEWPOINTS
    Ideas and predictions from industry experts
    Pro Pilot staff compilation
    Comments by Michael Paulson, Ian Blair Fries, Ivan Veretennikov, John Petersen
  1. INNOVATIONS
    V/STOL technologies offer needed lift for tomorrow's rotorcraft
    by Don Van Dyke
    Inspired concepts and a commitment to R&D are key to improving capability.
  1. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    Tips on fuel tax exemptions and other savings on overseas trips
    by Grant McLaren
    How to avoid high-cost uplifts and other price shockers.
  1. SCHEDULERS & DISPATCHERS
    Expanded job requirements add value to S&D role
    by Dorette Kerr
    Continuing the evolution of expertise and recognition of skills.
  1. MISSION COORDINATION
    Responsibilities for flight dept schedulers expand further
    by Mike Potts
    Matching pilots with pax, missions with machines, choosing the right FBO—and more.
  1. ENROUTE
    NextGen prospects look increasingly uncertain
    by Robert Poole
    Cost overruns, schedule slips, federal budget cuts threaten more program delays.
  1. OFFICE-IN-THE-SKY
    Cabin connectivity—a key to understanding the networks
    by David Bjellos
    Multiple systems offer different options and a wide range of price tags.
  1. WX BRIEF
    Mountain weather
    by Karsten Shein
    Complex terrain can often mean treacherous conditions.
  1. 2012 AVIONICS PRODUCT SUPPORT SURVEY
    Pro Pilot staff report
  1. OUTER MARKER INBOUND
    IS-BAO and how it can make your flight dept better
    by David Bjellos

Volume 46. No 1

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Chip Ganassi races cars worldwide and flies Citation X (shown) and Learjet 35 from AGC (Allegheny County, Pittsburgh PA) to attend events. (L–R) Chief Pilot Lowell Thomas Jr, Owner Chip Ganassi and Line Capt Tom Badstibner with models of sponsored team cars at race base JQF (Concord NC). Photo by Action Sports Photography.

 

 

 

DEPARTMENTS

 

  1. ALEX REMEMBERS
    Prince Bernhard and the Dutch Govt Flight Training School.
  1. SID & STAR
    Lugnut gets the opportunity to fly commercial.
  1. TERMINAL CHECKLIST
    Answers on p 38.
  1. SQUAWK IDENT
    Readers discuss their favorite aircraft of all time.
  1. AV HAZARD
    Birdstrikes up everywhere. Safety alert for operators at JAC.
  1. PIREPS
    Embraer completes exec aircraft customer center in Florida, delivers 1st US-built Phenom 100. Gulfstream ends G200 production after 14 years.
  1. HELO NEWS
    AgustaWestland completes acquisition of 609 tiltrotor program.
  1. FBO NEWS
    Landmark opens FBO at OAK. Signature FRA commences ops.
  1. RAMP & HANGAR TALK
    Jobs, products and other reader opportunities.