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The 60th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show convenes in New
Orleans, Louisiana, March 13-16. The four-day event is the largest gathering of
general aviation avionics manufacturers, distributors and government-certified
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48 	 Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke
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The View from Washington by Ric Peri
The simplicity of major and minor

50 	 Member Profile by Christine Knauer
	 Managing upsets: Flight Research ensures pilots

14 	 International News and
	
Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri

	

18 	 The problems with portables by Dave Higdon
	 Limitations and legalities impact portable
	

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54 	 Aviation Aces by Patricia Luebke
Jim Swehla of West Star Aviation
	

cockpit systems

58 	 Life after ADS-B by Lindsey McFarren
Helping owners 'future-proof' their aircraft
	

24 	 Member Profile by Christine Knauer
	 South Africa's Century Avionics enjoys steady growth

62 	 Business Basics by Greg Laslo
Out and about: Learn from your peers with shop visits
	

28 	 Is your new ADS-B equipment
	
working correctly? by David Hughes
34 	 Member Profile by Christine Knauer
	 Mid-Canada Mod Center brings new tech to older aircraft
38 	 Luma Technologies brings LED benefits
	
to panel upgrades by Dave Higdon
42 	 What's next with NextGen? by Dale Smith

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68 	 Meet the AEA Awards nominees
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The source for updates on AEA members

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