Blackhawk Modifications of Waco, Texas has named Executive Flight Training of Beaufort, S.C. as an authorized pilot training center for all twin-engine aircraft models for which Blackhawk provides higher performance, new PT6A engine upgrades, which includes the King Air 90 and King Air 200 models. Executive Flight Training will be able to teach pilots how…
Value Added: Garmin Expands Pilot Training Classes to Include Integrated Flight Decks
Garmin is pleased to announce expanded pilot training opportunities for 2015 to include additional live classes and eLearning courses. Garmin is offering scheduled classes for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigator series and G500/G600 glass flight display systems, in addition to on demand classes for the G1000, G3000, and G5000 Integrated Flight Decks. These live classes…
Technically… Hinge Screw Inspection
Service Bulletin 57-4144: Wings – Aileron Hinge Screw Inspection Issued: February 2015 Compliance – Recommended: Beechcraft Corporation recommends that this Service Bulletin be accomplished at the next scheduled inspection or within 12 months, whichever occurs first. Effectivity: Airplanes Model A100-1 (U-21J) King Air; Model 200 King Air; Model 200C King Air; Model 200CT King Air;…
Value Added: Garmin Expands Pilot Training Classes to Include Integrated Flight Decks
Garmin is pleased to announce expanded pilot training opportunities for 2015 to include additional live classes and eLearning courses. Garmin is offering scheduled classes for the GTN 650/750 touchscreen navigator series and G500/G600 glass flight display systems, in addition to on demand classes for the G1000, G3000, and G5000 Integrated Flight Decks. These live classes…
Value Added: Garmin Avionics Offers New Rebate Programs for King Air G1000 Upgrades
Garmin is pleased to announce two new rebate programs for select King Air owners and operators who choose to upgrade their Garmin avionics to the G1000 Integrated Flight Deck. The popular G1000 retrofit suite for the King Air series continues to receive exceptional response and provides operators with enhanced capabilities that minimize pilot workload, increase…
Value Added: Nextant Aerospace Completes Successful First Flight for New G90XT Turboprop Aircraft G90XT
In mid-January, Nextant Aerospace announced the successful completion of the first test flight for the new G90XT Turboprop Aircraft. The company celebrated the event with a rollout celebration at their headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. The Nextant G90XT is a remanufactured King Air C90A that features the new H75 engine by GE. The company says the…
Value Added: FltPlan Adds Multiple, Customizable FRATs Safety Management System
FltPlan announced that it has enhanced its Safety Management System program by adding multiple FRATs (Flight Risk Assessment Tools) that are customizable for both a flight department’s operation and its different aircraft as well. The addition of multiple FRATs is the latest new feature added to FltPlan’s Safety Management System (SMS), a systematic approach to…
Value Added: CenTex Halo 250 Kits Option on New and Field King Air 250s
Centex has completed its first shipment of Halo 250 kits to Beechcraft. The kits will be installed as the Enhanced Payload Option on new production Beechcraft King Air 250 aircraft at the company’s manufacturing facility in Wichita, Kansas. After working with Beechcraft and BLR Aerospace, CenTex is now able to offer the Halo 250 conversion…
Value Added: Garmin Announces New Connectivity Options Flight Streaming
Recently, Garmin announced the availability of the Flight Streaming 110/210 Bluetooth wireless gateway. Flight Stream enables connectivity and communication between select Garmin avionics and Garmin Pilot on certain iPad/iPhone and Android devices. Flight Stream is Garmin’s latest addition to an expanded Connext portfolio of products and features, offering a true connected cockpit so pilots have…
Technically… Beechcraft “How To” Videos Now Available on YouTube
From Model Communiqué # KA-2014-03 issued in November 2014: ATA 99 – Beechcraft “How To” Videos Now Available on YouTube All Beechcraft & Hawker Models Textron Aviation is pleased to announce the inclusion of Beechcraft and Hawker models in a series of “how to” videos available on YouTube. This growing list of videos will be…