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MAINTENANCE• All scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance by our friendly, experienced technicians• Qualified to work on Citation, KingAir, Twin Commander, and PilatusPatty Wagstaff Named to TExcalibur 421 Leadership Teamhe Aviation Alliance, LLC (Alliance) has announced that Patty Wagstaff, the legendaryaerobatic champion, has joined the Excalibur 421 leadership team. Wagstaff will be the demonstration pilot for the Excalibur 421, a remanufactured Cessna 421 airframe upgraded with Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A turboprop engines. She will be responsible for overseeing the transition training program for clients, as well as pilot in command of several planned attempts at world record flight for twin-engine aircraft. She will also serve as an in-house marketing consultant.“Patty Wagstaff has received every conceivable award in civilian aviation and is a world-recognized spokesperson for general aviation, we are thrilled to have someone with her flying expertise involved with the Excalibur 421,” said Jack Pelton, Aviation Alliance managing director of operations.In July 2004, Patty was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. She is also a six-time recipient of the “First Lady of Aerobatics” Betty Skelton Award. Most recently, she received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Air Force Association, was inducted into the EAA/IAC Hall of Fame and was presented the NAA/99’s Katharine Wright Award.“I’m looking forward to using my experience to help make the Excalibur 421 a superior, cost- The effective aircraft for my fellow pilots and business aviation owner operators,” said Wagstaff.Aviation Alliance, LLC335 Santa BellaPaso Robles, Califor•nia 93446 Tel: 805-237-2888Fax: 805-237-2811 T&TMAY 2013Avionics• Legacy: partial and full glass cockpit completions• Garmin GTN650 and GTN750 installations• XM Weather, traffic and mode S upgradesinfo@northeastair.comwww.northeastair.com Portland Jetport (KPWM) MaineCRS #FTUR030EEN ROUTEMAdE IN THE USA$1370 $1785Phone (954) 966-7329 FAX: (954) 966-3584 5614 SW 25 St., Hollywood, FL 33023 web: www.survivalproductsinc.comemail: sales@survivalproductsinc.comPilots N Paws® is an online meeting place for pilots andother volunteerswho help to transport rescue animals by air. The mission of the site is to provide a user- friendly communication venue between those that rescue, shelter, and foster animals; and pilots and plane owners willing to assist with the transportation of these animals.A general aviation transportrequires just one pilot volunteerand is far more efficient and dependable than time-consuming ground transportation for these animals who are often in danger of euthanization. Volunteer pilots retain complete authority of their planning and flights, and can give as much or as little time as they like.SIMPLE AS 1-2-3No bothersome paperwork required!If you love to fly, and you love animals, please join us now! It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s extremely rewarding.Joining is easy and takes just a minute of your time.1. Go to www.pilotsnpaws.organd register2. Post your information and readother posts3. Wait for contacts / makeWHY JOIN THE PILOTS N PAWS NETWORK?• Enjoy flying while helping a worthwhile non-profit organization• Flights are tax-deductible 501c3• Expand your network of pilot/aviation contactsand other professionals• Gain flight experience and log more hours• Explore new geographical areas• An extremely rewarding experience every timePilots N Pawscontact with others®®www.pilotsnpaws.org26 • TWIN & TURBINE