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EDITOR LeRoy cookContents2 Editor’s Briefing4 Flying Alaska BusinessThree business pilots offer insight into the unique challenges of flying the 49th state.– LeRoy Cook16 Flying Blackhawk’s 850 HP Caravan An engine upgrade that takes a good Cessna airplane and makes it even better.– LeRoy CookGreat Get-Aways:24 North to AlaskaA wonderful destination for any well- maintained GA airplane.– Doug Roztendaal32 Simcom Training CentersKing Air training specialists offer complete solution for King Air owners & pilots.– Staff Report38 Don’t Text and TaxiElectronic devices and other distractions should have your focus before engine starts.– Thomas P. TurnerFrom the Flight Deck42 ‘Twas the Night – Kevin R. Dingman44 En Route• G501SP“glasspanel”STCawarded• Hold-It–TheTubularStrawHolder• PiperRollsOutImproved2012M-ClassAircraft;AvailableNow • iPad,MeetYourDaddy• Sporty’siPadStarterKitsGetYouGoing47 Advertisers’ Index On Final48 In a Pinch – David MillerFEATURESDECEMBER 2011 • VOL. 15, NO. 12416243238EDITORIAL OFFICE2779 Aero Park Drive Traverse city, mI 49686 Phone: (660) 679-5650 e-mail: cookleroy@argolink.netPUBLISHERSJ. 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 Stevens maria mellbergP.O. Box 968 Traverse city, mI 49685 1-800-447-7367COVER PHOTOPaul Bowen PhotographyTWIN & TURBINE WEBSITEwww.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 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.DECEMBER 2011 TWIN & TURBINE • 1