Avionics News February 2016 - 2

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In the annual helicopter issue, Avionics News focuses on the rotorcraft
market. For example, Mansfield Heliflight of Vermont is an AEA
member company that helps TV networks, real estate development
and construction companies get a birds-eye view of what they need to
see. Read more on page 40.

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22 	 Member Profile by Christine Knauer
	 Masters of heavy lifting: Timberline Helicopters
plans to put Blackhawks to work

26 	 ADS-B Countdown by Dave Higdon
	 As time to adapt shrinks, options continue to grow
32 	 Gogo for your FOMO by Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside
	 Gogo Business Aviation in-flight connectivity cures
fear of missing out

36 	 Moving methods of compliance
	
by Scott M. Spangler
	 Consensus standards will replace embedded
prescriptions in Part 23 rewrite

40 	 Member Profile by Christine Knauer
	 Up in the air: Mansfield Heliflight adds
capabilities, certifications

43 	 AEA International Convention
	
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The Marketer's Tip Sheet by Patricia Luebke
Practical advice for daily marketing

56 	 What's Working? by Thomas Inman
Keys to growth: Blue Avionics relies on integrity,
	
	

trust, innovation and exceeding expectations

60 	 Business Basics by Greg Laslo
The ABCs of employees: How to manage a team
	

	

of mixed performers

LED by Dave Higdon

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Legal Ease by Jason Dickstein

	

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Jeff Kirchhoff
Director of Advertising
Lauren McFarland
Circulation Manager
Katie Ryser
Senior Writers

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its do EXPERIENCE by Dale Smith
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Editor
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Ric Peri
Jason Dickstein

Light-emitting diodes light the way for aircraft,
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Transferring TSO'd equipment between the
U.S. and Europe/Canada

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The source for updates on AEA members

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Jobs, equipment, calibration services & more

What's New

Contributing Writers
Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside
Dave Higdon
Thomas Inman
Christine Knauer
Greg Laslo
Patricia Luebke
John D. Ruley
Dale Smith
Scott M. Spangler
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