Hampton Aviation of Mena, Arkansas, has joined CenTex Aerospace’s network of authorized dealers/installers. Since 1965, Hampton Aviation has provided structural repair, inspections and modifications in its facility located in western Arkansas. The facility has also been the premier King Air inspection and repairs facility for the U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy since 2003. Centex…
Service Bulletin 34-4150: Navigation – Introduction of Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast Out (ADB-B Out) Installation Kit Issued: December 2016 Effectivity: King Air B200 (Super King Air), Serial Numbers BB-1769, BB-1834, BB-1843 and after; B200C (Super King Air), Serial Numbers BL-148 and after; B200GT (Super King Air), Serial Numbers BY-1 thru BY-206, BY-208 thru BY-238, and BY-240…
Aviation prominent in transportation safety wish list Established in 1967, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an independent federal agency that investigates accidents in aviation, as well as significant catastrophes in other modes of transportation including highway, marine, pipeline and hazardous materials, and rail. A probable cause of the accident is determined by the…
As aviators operating high performance turbine aircraft, we are accustomed to mandatory and elective training. From our first experience of pursuing the private pilot license, we learn that the FAA has rules and regulations pilots must comply with. For the recreational, single-engine piston operator, the minimum training is a flight review every 24 months, while…
This month you’re getting a break from my normal efforts at imparting some King Air systems or operational knowledge to you. Instead, I am going to introduce you to two different, yet related, endeavors which I believe you will find of great interest. I want you to participate in these ventures and benefit from them.…
The company’s small gas turbine proved to be the right engine at the right time for Beech Aircraft Corporation’s next generation of business aircraft By the late 1950s, the military forces of the United States, Great Britain, Russia and other nations had been developing and flying jet-powered fighters and bombers for nearly 10 years. Lessons…
Western Aircraft, located in Boise, Idaho, announced that it has been named an Advent Aircraft Systems dealer for its Advent eABSTM anti-skid braking system which includes the Beechcraft King Air B300 and B200 aircraft. The eABS is an affordable, lightweight and easily installed system that requires no change to your existing brake system. It provides…
Rockwell Collins is integrating regional sand and dust storm forecast information into the company’s ARINCDirectSM flight planning tools, enabling business aviation operators in those areas to improve safety and on-time performance. The data used by ARINCDirect is sourced and exclusively licensed from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, host of the first World Meteorological Organization’s Regional Specialized…
Garmin announced integrated weight and balance calculations, as well as aircraft performance tables and calculations within the Garmin Pilot app on Apple mobile devices. Also new to Garmin Pilot, Freehand flight planning allows for quick and easy flight plan editing from the moving map page. Pilot-configurable checklists are also integrated within Garmin Pilot, providing pilots…
Garmin is pleased to announce an aviation-specific addition to the VIRB Ultra 30 action camera family, offering several new accessories tailored to capturing rich, high definition footage in-flight. VIRB Ultra 30 is a waterproof action camera with the power to shoot stunning Ultra HD footage at 4K/30fps. The VIRB Ultra 30 contains a suite of…