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EDITOR Dianne WhiteEDITORIAL OFFICE1810 N. Glen Wood Cir. Wichita, KS 67230 Phone: (316) 315-0433 E-mail: editor@diannewhite.comPUBLISHERSJ. 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 StevensP.O. Box 968 Traverse City, MI 49685 1-800-447-7367COVER PHOTOMain photo courtesy of Daher-Socata. Inset photos courtesy of Paul Bowen Photography, among others.TWIN & TURBINE WEBSITEwww.twinandturbine.comContents2 Editor’s Briefing4 The Real Faces of Business Aviation– Dianne WhiteMarket Update16 Something to Think AboutTechnology has the power to simplify our lives, and equalize existing and emerging markets.– Dane Jenning22 Weather Radar vs. NexradA pilot’s view of both systems based on experiences in the left seat.– Chuck Blackaby28 Dough for DealsBanks have money for aircraft purchases; you just have to know how to get it.– David Wyndham, and Joseph Dini32 Aviation’s First Executive Transport: The Staggerwing Model 17Form, Function, and the Story of the Most Beautiful Airplane Ever Built– Benjamtin J. GoodheartFrom the Flight Deck38 Air Zoology– Kevin Dingman42 En Route• HartzellPropellerIntroducesNewPropforPiperAztecAircraft • SimComTrainingCentersExpandstoDallas• 2011Bahamas&CaribbeanPilot’sGuidenowontheiPad• iPadCockpitAccessoriesAreMust-Haves• EmbraerCertifiesBeltedToiletforthePhenom100• HawkerBeechcraftMerchandiseNowAvailableOnline• ByeEnergyContinuesAmbitiousGrowth,Expansion• UpdatedGPUOffersMorePower&LowerPrice47 Advertisers’ IndexOn Final48 Hands Across the Aisle – David MillerMARCH 2011 • VOL. 15, NO. 3FEATURES422323842Twin & 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.MARCH 2011 TWIN & TURBINE • 1