Five Reasons To Register for King Air Gathering

Five Reasons To Register for  King Air Gathering

Five Reasons To Register for King Air Gathering

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 a gathering rather than a typical trade show. Past participants say the excellent return on investment delivers immediate camaraderie plus long-term relationships among the King Air community.

Registration (kingairnation.com/gathering-2025) is $999 plus online fees for each participant or companion. This includes meals, cocktail hours, transportation for KAG events and all activities on the agenda unless an extra fee is noted. KAG has negotiated room rates starting at $289/night plus fees and taxes at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown as well as no landing, ramp or other fees at Cutter Aviation PHX with a fuel purchase of at least 40 gallons.

Access to King Air experts

The one-of-a-kind KAG offers unprecedented access to King Air experts. This year’s itinerary includes several sessions by two King Air Hall of Famers: BeechMedic LLC owner Dean Benedict, whose “Maintenance Tip” column is found in this magazine every other month, and Tom Clements, author of “The King Air Book” and “The King Air Book II.”

Others speaking and presenting: Peter Basile, senior air safety investigator at Textron Aviation; Zach Cleaver, senior instructor at King Air Academy; Millicent Hill, aviation accident investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board in the Alaska Regional Office in Anchorage; Travis Lamance, CEO of Haven Aviation Services Group; Bruce Reins, lead instructor at King Air Academy; Paul Sneden, owner and president KingAirDOM & King Air Maintenance Academy; as well as Pratt & Whitney representatives.

Each day also includes time to visit sponsor booths as well as breakfast, lunch and breaks hosted by sponsors. See the box to the left for a list of the sponsors confirmed to attend.

Networking with fellow pilots

From arrival to farewell, there are plenty of social opportunities built in to the KAG itinerary to foster networking. The collaborative approach to the event makes it unlike any other in the industry. 

For some, spending time at the airport is a highlight so organizers have expanded FBO day this year. Attendees will be shuttled to Cutter Aviation PHX after lunch and spend the rest of the day there. Take part in on-site presentations, explore aircraft and get to know fellow pilots. The evening includes cocktails, dinner and King Air Awards.

Companions are included, too

What’s not to love about spending time in Phoenix in March? Companions are encouraged to attend KAG and can have a great time with the group and during private experiences planned specifically for companions. These daytime excursions include concierge service and transportation, and they range from jewelry making with a silversmith to an all-inclusive walking wine tour in Old Town Scottsdale and a guided tour of Desert Botanical Gardens. King Air Academy will present companions ground school.

These five-star reviews

“What a blast! I will be at every King Air Gathering from now on. Every year is awesome! Our companions love the excursions. King Air owners and pilots love the info. Very informative and fun!” ~ Chris Roan, King Air 200 owner/pilot

“KAG is the one place I can go to network and mingle with all the players in the King Air crowd. I have always enjoyed the event. I never miss it!” ~ Chip McClure, owner Jet Acquisition & The Vault

“I had a chance to attend KAG24 for the first time with my wife. I always assumed it was a hyped up fly-in, but it’s so much more than that. I left the gathering with more information about the King Air industry and made excellent contacts with vendors I still stay in contact with today. I never want to say I missed another gathering event. 5 stars!” ~ Cody Wolford, King Air 350 & E90 pilot

Register by March 7 online at kingairnation.com/gathering-2025. 

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 *extra fee & limited availability

Evening welcome reception

Thursday, March 20

Breakfast with sponsors

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

Cocktail hour

Dinner and King Air Awards

Friday, March 21

Breakfast with sponsors

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

Cocktail hour

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
AAMT
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
Hartzell Propeller
Ice Shield De-Icing Systems
Jackson Jet Center
King Air Academy
Lee Aerospace
Luma Technologies
Mint Turbines
Nighthawk Flight Systems
Precision Aviation Group
Premier Aviation Services
Professional Aviation Associates
PWI, Inc.
Raisbeck Engineering
StandardAero
Stevens Aerospace & Defense Systems
VSE Aviation
  Star Aviation

Silver
1st Source Bank
Aerox Aviation Oxygen Systems
Alliant Insurance Services
Heritage Aviation
Marsh Brothers
Yuba Sutter Aviation

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