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FROM THE DESK OF THE PUBLISHER


already reached the holiday season and the December issue of Rotorcraft Professional.


Looking back it is hard to believe we have It


has been a very busy year for us at Rotorcraft Pro Media Network. One in which we have contin- ued to grow and expand our media product line, and one in which we started off a new venture, with our partners at Night Flight Concepts, NightCon. Our NightCon 2011 event was cer- tainly one of the highlights of our year, and judg- ing from the feedback of our sponsors and atten- dees it was an overwhelming success for them as well. So much so, that we have already begun plans for NightCon 2012, which will be held September 19-21, 2012 again at the Doubletree Galleria, in Dallas, Texas. Look for updates on our www.nightcon.com site.


TOP PRODUCTS In this issue you will find our Top Products


of 2011. We have added a new twist to this


GROUP PUBLISHER Brig Bearden


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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Billy Thompson


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DIR. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Butch Cole


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ONLINE EDITOR Lyn Burks


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PUBLISHER/EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ron Whitney


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COPY EDITOR Ashley Dempsey


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CREATIVE DIRECTOR Dana Maxfield


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MANAGER, ONLINE ACCOUNTS Lynette Burks


lynette@rotorcraftpro.com Ron Whitney


VICE PRESIDENT/CFO Clay Branum


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VICE PRESIDENT/CAO Rick Weatherford


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PHOTOGRAPHER Sarah Kritner


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CIRCULATION DIRECTOR Pam Fulmer


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annual feature, the “Editor’s Choice” Top Products.


Every year we evaluate and review


dozens of products and services for our advertis- ers and readers. Selecting a few to highlight in our year-end edition is not an easy task. We congratulate the companies and products, which were our special picks.


HAPPY HOLIDAYS The owners and staff of Rotorcraft


Professional Media Network wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday season. With 2012 just around the corner, we are hopeful that the coming year will be one of prosperity for all.


All the Best,


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