Avionics News March 2018 - 2

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The 61st annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show convenes
in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 26-29. The four-day event is the largest
gathering of general aviation avionics manufacturers, distributors and
government-certified repair stations in the world.

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Study shows significant benefits of CPDLC-DCL
during inclement weather

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Human factors in maintenance

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The View from Washington by Ric Peri

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14 	 International News and
Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri
	

48 	 Compliance Philosophy by Lindsey McFarren
Latest buzz or effective method of oversight?
	

18 	 Avionics Upgrades by Dave Higdon
	 Go remote, or stay panel-mounted?

52 	 Ergo WAAS GPS? by Dave Higdon
The key to the ADS-B kingdom delivers unique perks,
	
	

24 	 Member Profile by Christine Knauer
	 Sierra Aero's success parallels economy
28 	 Top 10 Avionics Upgrade Mistakes by Dale Smith
	 And how aircraft owners can avoid them
34 	 Member Profile by Christine Knauer
	 Delaware-based ODA offers its services worldwide
38 	 Upright Migration by Scott M. Spangler
	 En route vertical navigation comes to the
	

Part 23 aftermarket

42 	 Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke
Mike Gros of Bevan-Rabell
	
44 	 The call after the storm by Dale Smith
Satcom Direct and COMSAT put their emergency
	
	
	

communications plan into action to help posthurricane Puerto Rico

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58 	 PAPR Chase by John Croft
Don't lose your ADS-B traffic
	
60 	 Aviation Aces by Patricia Luebke
Paul Shough of Bemidji Aviation Services
	
62 	 Is there profit in a panel upgrade?
	
by Dale Smith
66 	 Theory & Practice by Thomas Inman
Risk Table
	
68 	 Meet the AEA Awards nominees
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What's New
The source for updates on AEA members

Marketplace Classifieds
Jobs, equipment, calibration services

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Editor
Geoff Hill
Managing Editor
Jeff Kirchhoff
Director of Advertising
Lauren McFarland
Circulation Manager
Katie Ryser
Senior Writers

Ric Peri
Jason Dickstein
Contributing Writers
Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside
Dave Higdon
Thomas Inman
Christine Knauer
Amy Laboda
Greg Laslo
Patricia Luebke
Lindsey McFarren
John D. Ruley
Dale Smith
Scott M. Spangler
Jim Sparks

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