The Garmin Aviation Training team has announced training opportunities for pilots through June 2024. The training catalog provides information on pilot training offerings, including a description of self-study materials, eLearning courses and instructor-led classes. The Aviation Training team provides comprehensive instruction for Garmin’s most advanced avionics currently being installed in general aviation, business aviation, and…
Runway Slot System at CYVR, EU Pushes for Progress on SES 2+ and Support for FAA Admin Nominee
CYVR Transitions to a Runway Slot System Starting Oct. 29, 2023, Canada’s Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) will permanently transition to a Runway Slot system, which they have already been using as a soft launch into the system with existing users since late August. The reason for the change to runway slots is to manage the…
Garmin’s PlaneSync Now Available for Retrofit Installs
Garmin has announced that PlaneSync™ is now available for retrofit installations to bring new levels of connectivity and convenience to aircraft owners. PlaneSync automatically updates1 avionics databases, logs flight and engine data and allows aircraft owners and operators to remotely check fuel and systems status via the Garmin Pilot™ app2. Using a 4G LTE cellular…
Brunswick Aviation Services Joins SmartSky Installation Partner Network
SmartSky Networks®, the innovative air-to-ground inflight connectivity provider, announced Brunswick Aviation Services as a new sales and installation partner for its next-generation hardware. The Pennsylvania-based MRO now offers SmartSky to aircraft owners, operators and fleets looking to upgrade from legacy ATG systems, complement their SATCOM systems or add connectivity to their aircraft. An FAA Part…
Banyan Air Service Joins SmartSky’s Network of Installation Partners
SmartSky Networks, the innovative air-to-ground inflight connectivity provider, announced Banyan Air Service as a new sales and installation partner. The Florida-based full-service Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operation is now offering services to install and upgrade private jets and turboprop aircraft to the fastest and most reliable connectivity solution in operation today. “We are proud…
The Making of a Movie Star
Meet the guys who helped prepare the King Air for a starring role in “On a Wing and a Prayer” Photos provided by Doug Scroggins unless specified otherwise The first thing you the reader of King Air magazine should know about the film “On a Wing and a Prayer” is that it was written and…
Technical PIREP Front Nose Steering
Editor’s Note: This information was originally released by the King Air Academy in 2017 and received a large response from the receiving audience, many finding their retaining clip compromised. We thought it would be beneficial to publish it again for those who may not have seen the first transmission. It is paraphrased below. This is…
King Air Hall of Fame: 2023 Inductees
he 2023 King Air Hall of Fame inductees were announced at the King Air Gathering. Introduced at the 2022 Gathering, this award was long overdue to honor people – past and present – instrumental to building the Beechcraft King Air community. Hall of Fame recipients must meet one of two of the following selection criteria:…
King Air Gathering IN REVIEW
The King Air Gathering (KAG) held April 12-14 at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida, was considered a success by its new coordinators, King Air Nation. Attendance and sponsorship numbers were up from last year with 132 King Air owners/operators joining the Gathering, along with 31 companions. There were some updates to the…
Halo 350 Conversion Available for King Air 350 and 360 Models
CenTex Aerospace announced the availability of the Halo 350 increased gross weight conversion for the Beechcraft King Air 350 and King Air 360. The Halo 350 conversion increases the maximum takeoff weight limit from 15,000 to 15,950 lbs. Aircraft empty weight is increased only 4 lbs., which equates to an increase in payload or fuel of 946…