by King Air Gathering organizers King Air Gathering co-hosts King Air Nation and BLR Aerospace have announced the speakers, companion activities and a full list of educational and networking events attendees can expect during the 2026 King Air Gathering happening March 26-28 in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. KAG’s venue is Horseshoe Bay Resort, featuring Texas Hill…
2026 King Air Gathering March 26-28 Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas Hill Country Registration and more info: kingairgathering.com By King Air Gathering organizers We’re moving the 2026 King Air Gathering to Horseshoe Bay Resort. While it’s a new venue, expect the same exceptional gathering hosted by King Air Nation and BLR Aerospace. Set in the…
“Can I perform a reduced power takeoff to save wear and tear on my engines?” We get this question fairly frequently at King Air Academy and the short answer is no, you can’t do a reduced power takeoff. Naturally, the follow-up question is “Why?” We don’t have charts that give us the performance numbers we…
From an engine fire while traversing South American mountains to missed purchase deadlines and buying two aircraft to ensure getting one, read about Dr. Mario Pereira’s path to owning a King Air C90A. The story of Dr. Mario Pereira locating and ultimately buying a 1990 Beechcraft King Air C90A (LJ-1251) is not a short one.…
Sales and use taxes on aircraft vary drastically from state to state. Some states have no sales and use tax, while others charge a hefty fee. Additionally, each state has different exemptions to the tax. With ever-changing legislation and interpretation of state sales taxes and exemptions, it is important for aircraft owners to understand the…
We’ve all heard the expression “Grease the squeaky wheel,” but I’m guessing most of us have never thought much about its origin. Last summer, I came across the farm cart in the photograph (below right) near Helsinki, Finland, and couldn’t help but wonder what kind of story it could tell. It was a form of…
Pressurization can be one of the most frustrating things to figure out. Do I set it at my destination field altitude? Do I set my cruise altitude? Do I leave it at my departing field elevation if I’m going to return without another stop? Let’s look at setting the pressurization controller and then explore running…
There are many great debates among pilots, many of which you’ve probably debated yourself over an airport cafe lunch table or, more likely, within a social media group. You know the ones – lean of peak versus rich of peak, twin-engine safety versus single-engine safety, glass cockpits versus steam gauges, parachute or no parachute, etc.…
Current limiters: We talk about them and we test them. But what do they do for us, and how can we protect them? Let’s start with defining a current limiter. It’s a device that restricts or limits electrical flow to a predetermined maximum amount that prevents damage to components. The most talked about current limiters…
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…