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EDITORLeroy CookContentsSEPTEMBER 2013 • VOL. 17, NO. 9FEATURES2 Editor’s Briefing4 The Phenom ExperienceMaking The Leap From Turboprop To Jet – Dan McGee12 Embraer’s Phenom Factory Building Jets In The U.S.A.– LeRoy Cook18 Going Up When The Weather’s Down The Risks Of A Low Visibility Takeoff– LeRoy Cook24 The Touchdown Zone Sharpening up crosswind landing skills – Thomas P. TurnerTwin ProficiencyFrom The Flight Deck30 Captain’s Log How Time Is Logged– Kevin Dingman33 En RouteGarmin International Inc. has announced the GRA 5500Blackhawk Delivers XP135 UpgradeAvfab Receives STC Approval For King Air 200 Aft Toilet Seat Beechcraft Secures Largest General Aviation Propeller Aircraft Order NavWorx ADS600-BTM Receives TSONBAA Welcomes House Passage of Small Aircraft Revitalization Act214Special Section!38 Updates:Looking For a Citation? Attend the CJP ConventionCessna Adds ASA Side Facing Passenger Protection To Latitude Runway Status Lights Are Coming40 Single To Jet In One Step – Bud King44 Perspectives: Top Of Descent– Kevin Dingman50 West Star Aviation- Sixty Six Years and Counting52 Achieving Runway Performance – Russ Smith56 On Final – Richard’s Big Adventure Becoming A Jet Pilot– David Miller184050EDITORIAL 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 Sally Stevens maria mellberg p.O. box 968 traverse City, mI 49685 1-800-447-7367COVER PHOTOphoto courtesy embraer AircraftTWIN & TURBINE WEBSITEwww.twinandturbine.comSearch for the mediaWire appon your ipad. Issues oftwin & turbine are available for free www.twinandturbine.com www.cjmagazine.netTwin & 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.SEPTEMBER 2013 TWIN & TURBINE • 1