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it? And when? Avionics News examines the CRT replacement path, which
includes liquid crystal display options, beginning on page 34.

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The In Crowd by Dave Higdon

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Member Profile by Christine Knauer

From Barons to Warbirds, Beacon Aviation
Specializes in Pistons

A Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke
Brian McMillan of Shadin Avionics

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Make Way for LCDs by Dale Smith
Examining the CRT Replacement Path

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NCATT Becomes Part of
ASTM International by Thomas Inman

Director of Advertising
Lauren McFarland

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Essential Documentation by John D. Ruley

Circulation Manager
Katie Ryser

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What Do Dealers Want? by Patricia Luebke

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Lithium Batteries 101 by Dave Higdon

True Blue Power to Power up Lithium-battery
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Member Profile by Christine Knauer

Aeronav Avionics Celebrates 10 Years of
Personal Service

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Editor
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Managing Editor
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Sales and Service by Scott M. Spangler

Aerotronics Tailors its Scope to Specific General
Aviation Markets

Aviation Aces by Patricia Luebke

Publisher
Paula R. Derks

Jason White of Aero-Mach Labs

ADS-B In: The Product Rage Few Expected

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Autopilot Upgrades by Dale Smith
New-generation autopilots offer features and
capabilities that can help pilots fly better and safer.

International News and
Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri

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Block and Wiring Diagrams

Navigating the Two-way Street of
Manufacturer-Dealer relationships

Legal Ease by Jason Dickstein

Changes to U.S. Export Regulations

Business Basics by Greg Laslo

Second Chances: When Customers Have Problems,
'LEARN' your way to Service Recovery

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Marketplace Classifieds
Jobs, Equipment, Calibration, Services & More

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Dave Higdon
James A. Hunter
Thomas Inman
Christine Knauer
Greg Laslo
Patricia Luebke
John D. Ruley
Dale Smith
Scott M. Spangler
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