Avionics News January 2020 - 2

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Avidyne flexes its muscles with the new Atlas multifunction flight management
system that can help bring older aircraft firmly into the 21st century. Read more
about the new Atlas FMS beginning on page 20. This month's edition also
places the rotorcraft market in the spotlight and will be available on-site at the
HAI Heli-Expo event later this month.

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The View from Washington by Ric Peri

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HeliComm focuses on major avionics installations

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by Mike Taylor
36 	 Helicopter automation advances
	

by Dave Higdon

44 	 Member Profile by Christine Knauer
	

Intense demand keeps Heinen Avionics busy

48 	 Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke
	

Philip Glasgow of Century Helicopters

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For where vision counts most: close to the ground

Dan Benton of Robinson Helicopter

60 	 Theory & Practice by Thomas Inman

by Joesph E. (Jeb) Burnside

24 	 Member Profile by Christine Knauer
	

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56 	 Aviation Aces by Patricia Luebke

20 	 Avidyne flexes its muscles
	

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50 	 Rotorcraft Vision by Dave Higdon
	

16 	 International News and
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62 	 Crossing the line for ADS-B
	
by Scott M. Spangler
	

For Canadians, it drives their upgrade decisions

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& Trade Show Information

Editor
Geoff Hill
Managing Editor
Jeff Kirchhoff
Director of Advertising
Rachel Hill
Circulation Manager
Katie Ryser
Senior Writer
Ric Peri
Contributing Writers
Joseph E. (Jeb) Burnside
Dave Higdon
Dave Hughes
Thomas Inman
Christine Knauer
Lindsey McFarren
Dale Smith
Scott M. Spangler

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The source for updates on AEA members

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Marketplace Classifieds

	

Jobs, equipment, calibration services

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