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46 • TWIN & TURBINEPiper Aircraft Inc. has received FAA fleet-wide approval permitting owners and operators of Piper Meridian single- engine turboprop business aircraft to operate from unpaved runways, such as turf or dirt strips.Previously the Meridian had been limited to operations from paved runways.“We are pleased to offer this added performance capability immediately to the nearly 500 operators of Piper Meridian turboprops,” said Piper Executive Vice President Randy Groom. “Andwe are especially pleased to make the announcement at the MMOPA Fly-In and Convention, where Piper enthusiasts from around the world gather every year to advance the interests and safety of owners and pilots who fly Piper M-Class airplanes.”Changes to the Piper Meridian Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) reflect new unpaved takeoff and landing distances. Takeoff distance over a 50-foot obstacle on dry grass is 2,926 feet, versus 2,438 feet on pavem•ent. Landing roll on dry grass is 1,224 feet, versus 1,020 feet on pavement. T&TEN ROUTEPiper Meridian Can Now Operate on Unpaved RunwaysNASHUA FLIGHT SIMULATORCustomized & Personalized Recurrent Training Turbo-Prop & Piston TwinsKing Air 90-100-200 Cheyenne I &IICessna 425Piston TwinsBaron 55/58, 58P, 58TC Cessna 337, 335/340, 414, 421 Piper Chieftain, Navajo“I will be back next year. The instructors at Nashua Flight Simulator were great. Thetraining for md4yC/esCAsna 4Philip Davidson, Cessna 414A“Nashua Flight Simulator has a great recurrent ground and flight King Air program at an unbeatable price.” Carl M. Ziegler, Raleigh, NC- C90Syllabus Insurance Company Approved866.505.0077 www.nashuaflightsimulator.com14Awas top notch.”WingX Pro7 Will Support Aspen Avionics’ Connected PanelHilton Software LLC announced support for Aspen Avionics’ Connected Panel. WingX Pro7, the leading iPad navigation application, will include comprehensive interoperability when Aspen Avionics’ Connected Panel becomes available for installation by the end of this year.Aspen Avionics’ Connected Panel includes hardware, software, and application components that provide two-way wireless communications between panel avionics and personal smart devices to streamline flight- related activities. •For more information, see www. hiltonsoftware.com. T&TOCTOBER 2011Paul bowen Photo