CenTex Aerospace, Inc. announced it has received FAA approval of the Halo 250 increased gross weight conversion for King Air 250s equipped with the Rockwell Collins Pro Line Fusion flight deck. The Pro Line Fusion avionics system is now standard equipment on new production King Air 250s, and is available as an upgrade to earlier…
Garmin International Inc. announced new enhancements made available within the Garmin Pilot app for iOS mobile devices. Pilots flying around the globe, including Europe, are now offered the option of filing VFR flight plans for free directly with the country Aeronautical Information Service (AIS) with a Garmin Pilot subscription. Additional features for iOS include a…
Gogo Inc., the leading provider of in-flight connectivity and wireless entertainment solutions to the global aero market, announced new hourly pricing plans for turboprop and light jet operators, making connectivity affordable and predicable for airframes of all types. Starting at $39 per hour, the new service plans provide the convenience of in-flight connectivity with predictable…
Issued: April 2016 ATA 31 – Fusion Equipped King Air Software and Databases The Fusion avionics system requires a number of software and database files to function. This information is to clarify the software and database requirements for current production, factory-installed Fusion Avionics in all King Air models. The data in all three Adaptive Flight Displays…
In the February issue of King Air magazine, in Dean Benedict’s maintenance article titled “Wing Bolts,” the photo displaying two wing bolts (pictured again below) shows one in tension (top) and one in shear (bottom). The bolt in shear has the brassy stripes. It was held in place by “fingers” that gradually wear off the…
An Appraiser’s View of the Market Last spring, we took an in-depth look at the market for some of the most popular King Air models. It’s a good idea to revisit the market to see what it’s been doing during the past year. The King Air has been in continuous production since 1964. During those…
Making an informed decision on anything you purchase is important. Just like you want to ensure you purchase the right King Air to meet your needs, you want to purchase the right amount of liability coverage to meet the needs of your company, or you individually. What does the liability portion of your policy cover?…
Runny nose, irritated and watery eyes, sneezing and general stuffiness are symptoms we all experience from time to time. These symptoms result from the release of a chemical called histamine from specific cells of our immune systems as a response to an external irritant or allergen. Histamine has many physiologic effects, including dilating blood vessels,…
Did the article’s title cause you a moment of uncertainty? That was my intent: To change the name of a well-known King Air system component so as to turn it into a description of its function. As most of you have likely figured out by now, this article is about the Pressurization Controller … which…
“Lucky Lindy’s” transatlantic flight in May 1927 electrified the world. In the wake of that epic crossing, Wichita’s airframe builders feasted on fat order books for two years until famine struck Wall Street and drove a stake into the heart of the nation’s economy. As the “Roarin’ Twenties” continued to roar into 1928 and 1929,…