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2 avionics news • june 2011
Vol. 48 No. 6
4 Point of Communication by Paula Derks AEA Convention Schedule Almost at Straight and Level
6 AEA Now
16 Up Front
18 The View From Washington by Ric Peri The Emperor Has No Clothes
20 International News and Regulatory Updates by Ric Peri
26 AEA Rocks Reno by Christine Knauer Members Score Winning Combination at Convention
38 New Products by Christine Knauer More than 30 New Products and Features
56 A Conversation With... by Patricia Luebke Alex Kerner of Tri-Star Technologies
58 Business Basics by Greg Laslo Goal Tending: Use Little Tricks to Achieve Big Things
62 Staying Connected by Scott M. Spangler Proactive Communication Attracts & Retains Customers
66 Theory & Practice by Tom Inman Eponyms: What’s in a Name?
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This issue highlights the 54th annual AEA International Convention & Trade Show, beginning on page 26 with a wrap up of the show from reporter Christine Knauer, and a look at the more than 30 new products and services introduced during the convention.
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Members Score
Winning Combination
at AEA Convention
AEA Convention & Trade Show Edition
◄ More than 30 New Products & Features Unveiled
AEA ROCKS Reno
70 PRO·to·col by Patricia Luebke Recovering from Media Phobia
74 GPS Pushback to LightSquared Threat by Blanding Sloan
78 Avionics Interfaces by John D. Ruley Don’t Miss the Bus
82 Meet the AEA Staff by Patricia Luebke Linda Adams, Director of Member Services
86 Airborne Weather Radar by David W. Mansen White Paper Authored by Texas GYRO, Part IV
90 What’s New The Source for Updates on AEA Members
94 Marketplace Classifieds Jobs, Equipment, Calibration, Services & More
96 Before & After NexAir Avionics, Mansfield, Mass.
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