Jens Vanhoof likely has one of the most unique gigs among Beechcraft King Air pilots. The 38-year-old Belgian alternates between flying in circles for hours at a time and crossing the globe on ferry flights – all in support of bringing major sporting events to worldwide television audiences. WorldLinX operates two B200 aircraft with television-relay…
There’s only one King Air Gathering The annual King Air Gathering is the only event of its kind dedicated to the Beechcraft King Air. Owners, operators, pilots, trainers, maintenance providers, FBOs, manufacturers and other industry folk gather in an intimate setting for learning, networking and socializing opportunities. KAG’s focus, size and format make this truly…
It’s late June and we’re standing on the dock of Isle Royale Seaplanes’ home base, Torch Lake, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Our pilot is chatting with his six waiting passengers while passing out life vests. He’s trying to sort out who should be seated where within the vintage De Havilland DHC-2 Beaver that will carry…
Save the date and start making plans to attend King Air Gathering 2025, the only event of its size dedicated solely to the Beechcraft King Air. Co-hosts King Air Nation and BLR Aerospace are finalizing an agenda that embraces what past attendees say they want most when connecting, collaborating and sharing a passion for aviation…
Photography by Chelsey Schartz/Sedgwick County Zoo Two black bear cubs orphaned this summer in the Oregon wilderness quickly found a new home in Kansas with the help of a rescue mission flown by a 2001 Beechcraft King Air 350. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife discovered the male and female cubs when their mother…
Whether buying for yourself or a fellow aviation enthusiast, consider gifting art inspired by flight. Let this list inspire you to purchase from one of these artists or discover an artist local to where you live. The Art of Aircraft Abstract painter Frank Martin creates colorful collages, from paintings showcasing specific models (he has two…
If we trace John Linson’s inspiration when creating epic television programs, we might expect to see a blockbuster series set in the world of aviation on the small screen sometime soon. Linson, 55, is a co-founder of Linson Entertainment with his partner and father, Art. Most recently, he is responsible for co-creating hit shows based…
“If you write off a business aircraft, that’s a huge red flag and you will be audited.” This is a very common sentiment I hear when speaking to prospective aircraft owners as well as tax advisers across the country. IRS audit risk is a very important planning consideration as we design an ownership structure for…
When Ray Briers returned from a trip to the Bahamas with his family earlier this year, his team at The Pipe Yard, Inc.—the pipe purchasing and cleaning company he owns near Houston, Texas—fell in love with a photo Ray showed them. It wasn’t one of the images showing the family having fun among the beautiful…
Textron Aviation recently announced a special edition 60th anniversary option for the iconic Beechcraft King Air 260 and 360 turboprops to celebrate the aircraft’s proud history of being the best-selling business turboprop family in the world. The new “Crimson Edition” King Air features a striking new interior and a vibrant red and silver exterior paint…