I must admit, it was tempting to pull out the article on the King Air market I wrote last year about this time, change the dates and submit! The reality is that not much has changed in the past year. We’ve seen some softness in the King Air 350 market, but other than that, if…
I believe we all have heard the term stabilized approach. But what is a stabilized approach and why should you practice it? One of the many aspects that makes the King Air appealing is that it is a forgiving airplane. This makes it a great platform to transition into from a slower, nonpressurized, reciprocating aircraft.…
Having been involved in the general aviation industry for over two decades, I have always recognized the positive contributions our industry provides to society. Whether it is responding to natural disasters, transporting veterans and ordinary folks needing medical treatments or relocating pets and wildlife – pilots and aircraft owners, fixed base operators and numerous other…
I think I’ve got the best career ever. I wake up every morning, go to the airport and fly some of the coolest airplanes on the planet. In a typical year, I’ll fly every variant of the Piper PA46, the Socata TBM and the Beechcraft King Air. Whether it’s initial or recurrent training, flying one…
Photos by MeLinda Schnyder The National Women’s History Alliance has established March as National Women’s History Month, with the goal of ensuring that women’s history remains visible, valued and celebrated for all generations. In honor of this year’s theme – “Moving forward together! Women educating & inspiring generations” – here are 13 destinations to find…
Jens Vanhoof likely has one of the most unique gigs among Beechcraft King Air pilots. The 38-year-old Belgian alternates between flying in circles for hours at a time and crossing the globe on ferry flights – all in support of bringing major sporting events to worldwide television audiences. WorldLinX operates two B200 aircraft with television-relay…
A customer called to say his R/H generator went offline mid-flight. He happened to have an F90, but this squawk could happen with any King Air. For troubleshooting purposes, I suggested he swap the generator control units to see if the problem went to the other side, and it did. I had an exchange GCU…
There’s only one King Air Gathering The annual King Air Gathering is the only event of its kind dedicated to the Beechcraft King Air. Owners, operators, pilots, trainers, maintenance providers, FBOs, manufacturers and other industry folk gather in an intimate setting for learning, networking and socializing opportunities. KAG’s focus, size and format make this truly…
At King Air Academy, we see a wide range of pilots for training: pilots who just passed their multiengine checkride to pilots with thousands of hours in King Airs. Let’s look at what separates the owner-pilot from the professional pilot. Checklist use The first differentiator to jump out is checklist use. This truly separates professional…
The pioneering airframe manufacturer began operations in 1925 and its legacy has greatly outlived its six-year lifespan. During a cold December in 1924, Walter H. Beech and Lloyd C. Stearman contemplated forming a new airplane company, but they needed help. They met with their friend Clyde V. Cessna, one of America’s true aviation pioneers, who…