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In the annual helicopter issue, Avionics News focuses on the rotorcraft
market. Heli-One of British Columbia, Canada, specializes in designing and
engineering mission-specific systems, modifications and equipment for
helicopters. Read more on page 38.

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Rotorcraft Avionics by Dave Higdon

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Member Profile by Christine Knauer

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Coastal Helicopters of Panama City, Florida

Cool City Obsession by Scott M. Spangler

Certifying an affordable IFR-capable helicopter autopilot

Staying Power by Dale Smith

Genesys Aerosystems persists with proven products

Member Profile by Christine Knauer

Heli-One: Specializing in mission-ready helicopters

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My Life in Avionics (part 2) by Jerry Gordon
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Six degrees of supervision: Adapt your leadership
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Gulf Coast Avionics of Lakeland, Florida

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A Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke

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Tools and Test Equipment

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Perri Coyne of Aspen Avionics

Suggestions to minimize risk

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The source for updates on AEA members

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What's Working?

by Thomas Inman

Professional Aviation Associates, a Greenwich
AeroGroup company, opens a new facility

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Marketplace Classifieds

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