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Are You a Stable Pilot?

Are You a Stable Pilot?

I believe we all have heard the term stabilized approach. But what is a stabilized approach and why should you practice it? One of the many aspects that makes the King Air appealing is that it is a forgiving airplane. This makes it a great platform to transition into from a slower, nonpressurized, reciprocating aircraft.…

What Is This MON Thing Anyway? With the VOR minimum operational network as a backup, basic conventional navigation will be possible if GPS fails

What Is This MON Thing Anyway? With the VOR minimum operational network as a backup, basic conventional navigation will be possible if GPS fails

For many King Air pilots, most of our flying utilizes the Global Positioning System. What would happen if the entire National Airspace System (NAS) relied solely on GPS and the system broke down due to technical issues or nefarious intent? GPS is susceptible to interference, jamming, spoofing or solar events, any of which can disrupt…