King Air Gathering co-hosts King Air Nation and BLR Aerospace announced the speakers, companion activities and a full list of educational and networking events attendees can expect during the 2025 King Air Gathering happening March 19-22 in Phoenix, Arizona.
“King Air Gathering is perfect for fueling your knowledge and building connections,” said Carl Davis, vice president of King Air Nation. “We’ve expanded our speaker panels and resources to provide efficient, relevant and the most personalized instruction in the industry specific to the Beechcraft King Air and today’s flying environment.”
Now in its eighth year, KAG is the only King Air-dedicated event of its kind. It gathers together owners, operators, pilots, trainers, maintenance providers, FBOs, manufacturers and other industry folk for learning opportunities and chances to network.
Registration details
Go to kingairnation.com/gathering-2025 to register. The cost is $999 plus online fees for each participant or companion. This fee includes meals, cocktail hours, transportation for KAG events and all activities on the agenda unless an extra fee is noted.
Among the highlights of the itinerary:
- Welcome reception on Wednesday, March 19
- High Altitude Chamber Training on Wednesday, March 19
See information on page 3 for more on this add-on opportunity. - Expanded FBO Day at Cutter Aviation on Thursday, March 20
Attendees will be shuttled to Cutter after lunch and spend the rest of the day there. Take part in on-site presentations by Dean Benedict, Zach Cleaver, Tom Clements and Travis Lamance. The evening includes cocktails, dinner and King Air Awards. - Friday, March 21 is packed with informative sessions, KAG’s keynote presentation plus an evening of Hall of Fame inductions, dinner and a live auction featuring exclusive aviation memorabilia, state-of-the-art accessories and unique experiences with proceeds benefitting the aviation community through the King Air Nation Foundation.
- Companions are encouraged to attend, and there are experiences planned specifically for them each day, ranging from ground school to wine tastings. See page 5 for the KAG itinerary.
Accommodations
Registration does not include accommodations. KAG has negotiated room rates starting at $289/night plus fees and taxes at the host hotel, Sheraton Phoenix Downtown. Call 866-837-4213 and use “King Air Gathering” for the group rate or visit the KAG registration website at kingairnation.com/gathering-2025 to click the link for online booking. 
The Sheraton Phoenix Downtown is in the heart of the Valley of the Sun, just minutes from KPHX. Beyond beautifully designed guestrooms and suites, you’ll find inviting communal areas, exceptional on-site dining, a sun-kissed terrace pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center plus premium and versatile private event spaces for KAG activities.
Transportation will be provided compliments of KAG from Cutter Aviation to the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown on Tuesday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. as well as from Sheraton Phoenix Downtown to Cutter Aviation on Saturday at 7, 8:30 and 10 a.m. You’ll need to make your own transportation arrangements if you’re traveling outside of those timeframes.
KAG has negotiated for attendees to not pay landing, ramp or any other fees if they make a fuel purchase of at least 40 gallons. Please check with your current fuel card provider for fuel discounts that may be available at Cutter Aviation, a preferred location for CAA members.
Make plans now to attend the 2025 King Air Gathering!
Add-on Option: Aviation Physiological Training Course
Offered in conjunction with Phoenix-based King Air Academy, there is an option during registration to add a high altitude chamber experience through the full-day Aviation Physiological Training Course at Arizona State University’s Polytechnic School Aviation Program in nearby Mesa. The cost is $295/pilot and spots are limited. FAA license and medical are required to participate.
This course covers the basics on the physiological and psychological stresses that impact human performance at altitude. The first half of the day is classroom lectures and familiarization with oxygen equipment used during the chamber flight. The chamber flight and associated pre- and post-flight discussions with participants predominate the afternoon. The chamber flight itself includes responses and performance during hypoxia (25,000 feet), rapid decompression (6,000 to 18,000 feet) and a demonstration of the impact of hypoxia on night vision.
Though generalized responses are well known, how an individual cognitively perceives hypoxic symptoms is a unique experience influenced by factors such as age, gender, physical condition and generalized stress levels. You’ll finish this course knowing and being able to recognize those symptoms as triggers to take what could be lifesaving action. Wings credit is available.
2025 KAG keynote: Millicent Hill
Hill, CFI, CFII and MEI, serves as an aviation accident investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board in the Alaska Regional Office in Anchorage. Hill earned a bachelor’s degree in professional aviation from Louisiana Tech University after receiving an associate degree in air traffic management from Texas State Technical College. Prior to becoming an investigator, she was a watch officer in the NTSB’s Response Operations Center.
Itinerary
Note: This schedule is subject to change after publication. Visit kingairnation.com/gathering-2025 for times, additional details and the most up-to-date itinerary.
Tuesday, March 18
Arrivals
Transportation provided from Cutter Aviation PHX to the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
Wednesday, March 19
Arrivals
Transportation provided from Cutter Aviation PHX to the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown
High Altitude Chamber all-day session *limited availability
Registration
Evening welcome reception
Thursday, March 20
Breakfast with sponsors
Registration
Sponsor exhibits
Opening remarks from King Air Nation
Session: King Air Incidents with Peter Basile
Companions: Ground school & lunch
Session: Anatomy of King Air Phases KAN 145 with Travis Lamance
Break with sponsors
Session: Understanding the PT6A in YOUR King Air with Pratt & Whitney
Lunch with sponsors
Shuttle to FBO for King Air displays and demonstrations, including:
What is a complete preflight with Zach Cleaver & Tom Clements
On-aircraft look at maintenance with Travis Lamance & Dean Benedict
Companions: Jewelry-making party
Evening cocktails
Dinner and King Air Awards
Friday, March 21
Breakfast with sponsors
Registration
Sponsor exhibits
Companions: Visit Desert Botanical Gardens
Session: Looking from the “other” side: How FAA/Tracon/ATC views you with Bruce Reins
Session: Pilot expectations of engine rigging with Paul Sneeden
Break with sponsors
Session: The King Air pressure vessel and how it is architected with Tom Clements
Lunch with sponsors
Looking at the weather vs planning with Zach Cleaver
Companions: Scottsdale Wine Walk Tour
Keynote: Millicent Hill, NTSB
Break with sponsors
Evening cocktails
King Air Hall of Fame Awards, dinner and live auction
Saturday, March 22
Departures
Transportation provided from Sheraton Phoenix Downtown to Cutter Aviation PHX
Thank you to the 2025 KAG sponsors
Co-hosts
BLR Aerospace
King Air Nation
Diamond
Textron Aviation
Platinum
Blackhawk Aerospace
Collins Aerospace
Haven Aero Services Group
Gold
Air Prop Specialists
Aircraft Lighting International
Aircraft Turbineworks
Aviation Fabricators
CAMP Systems International Inc.
Concorde Battery
Consolidated Turbine Specialists
Covington Aircraft
First Aviation Services Inc.
Garmin
Ice Shield De-Icing Systems
Jackson Jet Center
King Air Academy
Lee Aerospace
Mint Turbines
Nighthawk Flight Systems
Pratt & Whitney
Precision Aviation Group
Professional Aviation Associates
PWI, Inc.
QAI Aviation
StandardAero
Stevens Aerospace & Defense Systems
VSE Aviation
West Star Aviation
Silver
1st Source Bank
Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems
Alliant Insurance Services
Heritage Aviation
Marsh Brothers
