New D2 Air X10 GPS Aviator Smartwatch Announced by Garmin Garmin® International, Inc. recently announced the D2™ Air X10 – a GPS smartwatch with powerful aviation functionality and new features that lets pilots take calls and use their compatible smartphone’s voice assistant to send texts, ask questions and more. These connected capabilities join the robust…
From Multi-Engine Turboprop Communiqué ME-TP-0028 ATA 00-Cabin and Cockpit Noise Levels The typical cockpit and cabin noise levels for certain model King Airs is as follows: 350i The average cabin noise 81 dBA, average cockpit noise is 85.5 dBA at FL250 KIAS, 75% engine torque and 1500 propeller rpm. B200/B200GT Four blade propeller, average cockpit…
Garmin® International Inc. recently announced the addition of new features to the Garmin Pilot™ app for iPad® or iPhone® mobile devices. The new enhancements include expanded NOTAM display options for field condition (FICON) and fuel unavailable NOTAMs on the moving map, which can be also viewed on the redesigned Airport page. The updated Airport page offers…
Hopefully third time’s the charm for this event and we will be able to hold the King Air Gathering that unfortunately had to be rescheduled twice due to health concerns with COVID. If you haven’t already registered, there is still time to do so. The King Air Gathering (KAG) is being held May 12-15 at…
Amidst a vibrant mergers and acquisitions landscape, many clients have approached Aviation Tax Consultants (ATC) in recent months to discuss aircraft tax planning strategies relating to the sale of their companies. Whether the aircraft is part of the current business going through a sale, or a business aircraft purchase is contemplated after the sale of…
CenTex Aerospace recently announced the start of the flight test program for its increased gross weight conversion for the Beechcraft King Air 350 and King Air 360 models. The milestone first flight was conducted at the Waco Regional Airport by company president Gregory Barnes and test pilot David Rogers. It was completed as planned and…
WI recently announced that the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) has given PMA approval for their LED Ice Light and Right Angle Reading Light for use in a wide variety of aircraft including King Air models (specified below). The company says their LED Ice Light provides 100,000 hours of life compared to only 165 hours of…
In the ongoing turmoil of how the launch of wireless broadband networks would interfere with radar altimeters in commercial and business aircraft, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) released Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) AIR-21-18 Nov. 2. The SAIB cautions manufacturers and operators of the planned deployment of wireless broadband networks on Dec. 5 and the…
The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) recently published that Part 91 operators obtaining Letters of Authorization (LOAs) from the Federal Aviation Association (FAA) will have an easier process of doing so, as soon as early 2022. The application process has been inconsistent among FAA offices resulting in “inefficient use of time and resources for both…
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently announced they have received Technical Standard Orders (TSO) approval for the installation of their multi-airframe STOWAWAY medical stretcher for use in all Beechcraft King Air models. Several models of STOWAWAY are available, including one version that adjusts to fit in all four aircraft approved for the installation. – besides the King…