Contents - March, 2012

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FEATURES

10. ENROUTE
    Details of Chinese aerospace plans
    by Marvin Cetron
    Authorities respond positively to demand for business aviation growth.

16. VIEWPOINTS
    Industry experts speak out on key topics
    Pro Pilot staff compilation
    Comments by Larry Flynn, Mark Van Tine, Vern Raburn, Mike Pompeo, Pete Agur.

24. INTERNATIONAL SERVICES
    Jetex establishes Irish base
    by Sabina Makowska
    Partnership with Westair offers bizjet operators full range of services at SNN.

28. MARKET TRENDS
    World class bizjets go everywhere nonstop
    by Ken Baylor
    Advances in flightdeck technology, range, comfort and speed give biz fliers superb capability.

36. INTERNATIONAL OPS
    Russia welcomes GA visitors
    by Grant McLaren
    Operating environment is more hospitable to bizav now. Just be sure your papers are in order.

60. 2012 PRASE SURVEY JUDGES
    Flight dept mgrs, corp pilots will oversee results
    by Pro Pilot staff
    Annual tally event will be held Mar 22–23 in Alexandria VA.

64. FLIGHTDECK UPGRADES
    Where do you go for avionics service and panel planning?
    by Pro Pilot staff
    Readers offer comments and preferences.

72. WX BRIEF
    How to handle adverse blows on approach and landing
    by Karsten Shein
    Strong winds and unexpected gusts are leading factors in wx-related ground accidents.

78. ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
    FADEC advances allow better engine performance
    by Nihad Daidzic
    Next generation of controls lets pilots select more precise power and increase fuel efficiency.

84. PAST & PRESENT
    Gulfstream's iconic large-cabin jets combine speed, range and comfort
    by Grant McLaren
    Past achievements and future plans follow theme of perfection in private air travel.

90. FLIGHT DEPT PROFILE
    VIH Cougar flies large helicopters for challenging jobs
    by Jay Selman
    Gulf of Mexico and Alaska ops mean S92, AW139, EC135 earn their keep.

98. EVENT COVERAGE
    Heli-Expo 2012
    by Mike Potts
    Record crowds and strong sales activity at Dallas show appear to signal pending recovery.