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EDITORLeRoy CookContentsDECEMBER 2015 • VOL. 19, NO. 12FEATURES4 Editorial Foggy Bottom6 BeechBaronC55 The 50th Anniversary of the Big-Engine Baron12 WinterWisdom How To Fly Through Winter SafelyFrom The Flight Deck18 GuideMySleigh – Kevin R. DingmanTwin Proficiency20 ConfirmationBias – Thomas P. Turner22 AfterYouLand,CallThisNumber... Responding To The FAA– Kevin Ware26 EnRoute: Sierra Industries introduces improved,re-designed entry step for Cessna CitationsTBM Owners and Pilots Association Convention Brings Daher Turboprop Family TogetherJetProp Announces Upcoming Delivery Of 300th Aircraft Blue Sky Network Unveilst Satellite Tracking System32 OnFinal The Art Of The Preflight– David Miller612182022EDITORIAL OFFICE2779 Aero Park Drive Traverse City, MI 49686 Phone: (660) 679-5650 E-mail: cookleroy@juno.comPUBLISHERSJ. Scott Lizenby Dave MoorePRESIDENTDave MooreCFOJ. Scott LizenbyPRODUCTION MANAGERMike RevardPUBLICATIONS DIRECTORSteve SmithGRAPHIC DESIGNMichael McCattyADVERTISING DIRECTORJohn Shoemaker Twin & Turbine 2779 Aero Park Drive Traverse City, MI 49686 Phone: 1-800-773-7798 Fax: (231) 946-9588 johns@villagepress.comREPRINT SALES DIRECTOR MEDIA COORDINATOR ADVERTISING ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Betsy Beaudoin Phone: 1-800-773-7798 betsybeaudoin@villagepress.comSUBSCRIBER SERVICESRhonda Kelly Diane Chauvin Molly Costilo P.O. Box 968 Traverse City, MI 49685 1-800-447-7367COVER PHOTOPhoto Courtesy of LeRoy CookTWIN & TURBINE WEBSITEwww.twinandturbine.comIssues of Twin & 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 2015, 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.DECEMBER 2015 TWIN & TURBINE • 3