ABOVE: Sean D. Tucker (left) poses for a photo with Gustavo Moreno after delivering the keynote address during the convention's official opening. BELOW: Tucker speaks about his career as an aerobatic pilot where he performs many maneuvers that have never been duplicated. CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS Continued from page 34 To ensure confidentiality, the participating manufacturing companies submit their sales figures to an independent third-party accounting firm retained to produce the AEA Avionics Market Report. Data in the 2013 year-end report was expanded from the previous year's report, according to the association: Participating manufacturers not only reported their total sales amount, but they also reported the total sales generated in both the forward-fit and retrofit markets for the first time. The dollar amount reported represents all business and general aviation aircraft electronic sales. This report covers all electronic components and accessories, including portables and products designed for the noncertified/experimental market, all hardware and batteries sold by participating manufacturers. The amount does not include repairs and overhauls, extended warranty or subscription services. If you've got the money, I got the time But that's all in the recent past; what has the AEA done for you lately? Put another way, what is the AEA doing to help ensure the 36 avionics news * may 2014