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EDITORLeRoy CookContentsAUGUST 2012 • VOL. 16, NO. 8FEATURES2 Editor’s Briefing4 Cessna 340/340A Pressurized Twin A Fine Personal Airliner– LeRoy Cook12 Aircraft Performance Modifications StrakesNow Approved For The Cessna 34014 RAM Aircraft, LP Engine Upgrades Much More Than Just Engine Overhauls18 Avoiding Thunderstorm Dangers Steering Clear Of The Worst Nature Can DoTwin Proficiency22 IFR Departures From Non-Towered AirportsSpend The Time To Do It Right– Thomas P. TurnerFrom the Flight Deck24 SkywardA Working Pilot’s Life In Summary – Kevin R. Dingman28 En Route• Sporty’sCelebrates2012AirRaceClassicFinish• ExecutiveAirShareTakesDeliveryofSecond Florida-Made Embraer Phenom 100• GippsAeroGA10FirstFlightCompleted31 Advertisers’IndexOn Final32 They Told Me No One Would Use It – David Miller412222428EDITORIAL 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 MellbergP.O. Box 968 Traverse City, MI 49685 1-800-447-7367COVER PHOTOPhotos courtesy of Paul Bowen PhotographyTWIN & TURBINE WEBSITEwww.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.AUGUST 2012 TWIN & TURBINE • 1