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The View From Washington by Ric Peri
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International News and
Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri

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Beltway Briefing by James A. Hunter

Advancing Cordless Cockpits
Wireless for audio, FMS, software updates and
in-flight entertainment

Member Profile by Christine Knauer

Vaughn College labs simulate real-world avionics shops

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Building from the Baseline by Scott M. Spangler

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A Conversation With ... by Patricia Luebke

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Member Profile by Christine Knauer

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Choosing a school by Thomas Inman

Robert Clare of Universal Avionics

Mid-South Calibration tunes its service, capabilities

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importance of higher education and professionalism to the general aviation
electronics industry. Learn more about this year's scholarship winners from
the AEA Educational Foundation on page 58.

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New angle-of-attack options open new business
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Garmin introduces Connext
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AEA announces scholarship winners
for 2014-15

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AEA Educational Foundation scholarship
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What's New
The source for updates on AEA members

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Marketplace Classifieds
Jobs, equipment, calibration, services & more

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