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EDITORLeRoy cookContentsDECEMBER 2012 • VOL. 16, NO. 12From The Flight DeckFEATURES2 Editor’s Briefing4 Winding Road To Jet Pilot Raul Segredo’s Journey To Jets – Raul “Ruly” Segredo12 AOPA’s 2012 SummitPalm Springs Hosts Planes and Pilots – LeRoy Cook18 The Maine EventDuke Flyers Convene In Brunswick – Kevin R. Dingman22 Emergency Descent How To Get Down, Fast– Thomas P. Turner26 A Knight’s TaleA Medieval Method Of Coping– Kevin Dingman28 En RouteHBC To Reorganize as Beechcraft CorporationEclipse Jet at the Branson AirportLuma Receives PMA Approval for King Air 200, 300/350 & 350i AEA Mourns Passing Of Monte Mitchell31 Advertisers’ Index32 On FinalMemorable Moments Once Every Decade Or So...412Twin Proficiency182226EDITORIAL 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 PHOTOPhoto courtesy of Raul “Ruly” SegredoTWIN & 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 2012 TWIN & TURBINE • 1