Professional Pilot, February 2019
34 4 PROFESSIONAL PILOT February 2019 February 2019 Vol 53 No 2 Features 8 POSITION HOLD Investment in R D has decreased when compared to GDP growth by Bob Rockwood 28 OPERATOR PROFILE N JET has over 40 years of service by Brent Bundy With 15 jets and 35 pilots this Part 135 company flies customers to domestic and international destinations 34 INTERNATIONAL OPS FAB HKG and TLC are popular ports of call by Grant McLaren Attentive services from TAG HKBAC and Mannys make visits to these airports smooth and rewarding 40 ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT Small helicopters are still going strong by Brent Bundy Robinson MD Bell Leonardo Airbus lead the single engine helo field 46 PILOT IN COMMAND Good decision making is never easy for a captain by Peter Berendsen Its harder to say no and its still lonely in the left seat 50 KEEPING SHARP Pilots need to practice manual flying by Shannon Forrest Automation can misbehave Remaining proficient requires self awareness and dedication to basic airmanship 54 EFVS Advanced flightdecks for international operations by Glenn Connor Global standardization in use of enhanced flight vision systems is sought after by manufacturers and aviation authorities 58 WEATHER BRIEF Blizzards by Karsten Shein Natures winter fury produces many challenges for aviation 64 LONG HAUL BIZJETS Extended range business aircraft offer superior flexibility luxury and productivity while minimizing fuel stops by Don Van Dyke Improved capabilities meet buyer desire for more range more luxury and space to bring distant destinations within comfortable efficient reach 70 SPACE EXPLORATION Mission updates by Bruce Betts Mars InSight asteroid explorers and Chinas lander on the far side of the Moon have all done well 8 50 58 70
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