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EDITORleroy CookContentsAPRIL 2014 • VOL. 18, NO. 42 Editorial – LeRoy Cook4 The Great Widgeon Adventure A Crew Handles A Gear Emergency– Adam L. Alpert12 Starter System Troubleshooting 101 There’s More Than A Starter Involved– Dale SmithTwin Proficiency16 Hot Spot Crossing – Thomas P. TurnerFrom The Flight Deck22 Saddle Up– Kevin R. Dingman26 The New ATP Regulations A Shortage of New Pilots?– Russell Smith28 En Route:AvPlan Takes Off in the U.S.Avidyne Certifies AXP340 Transponder Frakes To Restart Mallard Program Quest Increases Kodiak Landing Weight32 Ad Index33 NBAA Focus40 OnFinal Airport In Sight– David MillerFEATURES412162226EDITORIAL OFFICE2779 Aero park Drive Traverse City, Mi 49686 phone: (660) 679-5650 E-mail: cookleroy@argolink.netPUBLISHERSJ. Scott lizenby Dave MoorePRESIDENTDave MooreCFOJ. Scott lizenbyPRODUCTION MANAGERMike revardPUBLICATIONS DIRECTORSteve SmithGRAPHIC DESIGNMichael McCattyADVERTISING DIRECTORJohn ShoemakerTwin & Turbine2779 Aero park Drive Traverse City, Mi 49686 phone: 1-800-773-7798 Fax: (231) 946-9588 E-mail: johns@villagepress.comREPRINT SALES DIRECTOR MEDIA COORDINATOR EXECUTIVE ADVERTISING ASSISTANT Nancy Whittenphone: 1-800-773-7798 E-mail: nancy@villagepress.comSUBSCRIBER SERVICESDeb Neuman Kathy Erlewein Maria Mellberg p.O. Box 968 Traverse City, Mi 49685 1-800-447-7367COVER PHOTOphoto Courtesy Adam AlpertTWIN & TURBINE WEBSITEwww.twinandturbine.comSearch for the MediaWire appon your ipad. issues ofTwin & Turbine are available for free www.twinandturbine.comTwin & Turbine (ISSN 1945-6514), USPS 24432 is published monthly by Village Press, Inc. with advertising offices located at 2779 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49686. Telephone (231) 946-3712. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. Copyright 2010, Village Press, Inc. Periodical Postage Paid at Traverse City, MI.SUBSCRIPTIONS: Twin & Turbine is distributed at no charge to all registered owners of cabin-class aircraft. The mailing list is updated monthly. All others may subscribe by writing to: Twin & Turbine, P.O. Box 968, Traverse City, MI 49685, or by calling 1-800-447-7367. Rates for the United States and its possessions follow: one year $29.95; two years $52.50. Canadian subscriptions are $15 per year additional, including GST tax. Overseas subscriptions are $30 per year additional, U.S. funds. Single copies $3.95.ADVERTISING: Advertising in Twin & Turbine does not necessarily imply endorsement. Queries, questions, and requests for media kits should be directed to the Advertising Director, Twin & Turbine, P.O. Box 968, Traverse City, Michigan 49685. Telephone 1-800-773-7798. Website: www.twinandturbine.com.MANUSCRIPTS: Twin & Turbine assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, or art work. While unsolicited submissions are welcome, it is best to query first and ask for our Writer’s Guidelines. All unassigned submissions must be accompanied by return postage. Address queries and requests for Writer’s Guidelines to the editor.POSTMASTER: Send address changes and inquiries to Twin & Turbine, Village Press, Inc., P.O. Box 968, Traverse City, MI 49685.APRIL 2014 TWIN & TURBINE • 1