Avionics News July 2014 - 2

JULY 2014

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Rare is the pilot today who does not fly without a tablet computer, usually
an Apple iPad. But these personal electronic devices are not without their
problems. Read more about the limitations of flying with an iPad on page 30.
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Point of Communication by Kim Stephenson

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AEA Now

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The View From Washington by Ric Peri

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Experience AirVenture

Rumors, lies and misinformation

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International News and
Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri

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Immortal Aviation and the Avionics Rx

Avidyne's IFD540 plug-and-play wonder
Hybrid touch redefines control; easy GUI
enhances flexibility, utility

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Aiding owners in upgrade decisions for older aircraft

Member Profile by Christine Knauer

GAM supports busy Australian charter fleet

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iPad Limitations by Scott M. Spangler

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UAVs Spring New Business by Dale Smith

What pilots need to know

Robotic Skies set to help avionics repair shops make
the most of new business opportunities.

What's Working? by Thomas Inman

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Marketing Report Card by Patricia Luebke

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Power for Portable Avionics by John D. Ruley
What's New

A Conversation With ... by Thomas Inman

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Member Profile by Christine Knauer

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Invested Experts: Pacific Southwest Instruments

Media Relations

More than repurposing the 12-volt cigarette lighter

The source for updates on AEA members

Mike Morgan of Duncan Aviation

Islip Avionics helps restore historic aircraft

Business Basics by Greg Laslo

Single minds: How groupthink hurts smart
decision-making

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Islip Avionics of Ronkonkoma, New York

by Dave Higdon

by Dave Higdon

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Publisher
Paula R. Derks

Before & After

Marketplace Classifieds
Jobs, equipment, calibration, services & more

Advertisers Index * page 64

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Geoff Hill
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Jeff Kirchhoff
Director of Advertising
Lauren McFarland
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Katie Ryser
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Jason Dickstein
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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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