series A E A v i a t o r s f e a t u re s a n e m p l oy e e f ro m a n A E A m e m b e r c o m p a n y w h o c u r re n t l y h a s t h e i r p i l o t ' s l i c e n s e . I n t h e a v i o n i c s i n d u s t r y - w h e t h e r y o u ' re s e l l i n g t h e p ro d u c t o n t h e t ra d e s h o w f l o o r, m a i n t a i n i n g i t o r i n s t a l l i n g i t i n t h e cockpit - it's all for the flight. Every pilot has a unique s t o r y , a n d A E A v i a t o r s s h o w c a s e s t h e m a n d re m i n d s t h o s e i n the avionics industry what it's all about. I VIA AEA TORS Featured Pilot: Nicholas Butts A vionics News recently visited with Nicholas Butts, software team lead for Appareo Systems, to learn more about his experience as a pilot. 54 AVIONICS NEWS * MAY 2014 of Appareo Systems What is your favorite or most memorable moment as a pilot? There have been so many memorable moments. I will never forget the day I passed my private pilot's license practical exam. It was after my freshmen year