Disaster Relief from a King Air’s Point of View The call from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) came in late August following Hurricane Harvey, a Category 4 storm that came ashore near Rockport, Texas. Harvey then stalled and moved back toward the Gulf, dumping extraordinary amounts of rain across southeastern Texas and Louisiana. Air…
With the proliferation of Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs), fewer and fewer pilots are calling Flight Service for a telephonic briefing. The question remains: Are pilots required to call Flight Service to be compliant with FAR 91.103? Reluctantly, the FAA has finally said, “No.” “Official” Briefing Source? Before EFBs, pilots had little choice but to call…
Former NASACAR driver owns and operates first King Air 350 with Pro Line II to Pro Line Fusion retrofit Loy Allen, Jr. made a name for himself in auto racing but for all of his life he has loved flying. Growing up in North Carolina, it’s not unusual that Allen started racing go karts as…
Looking for a gift for a fellow pilot or making your own wish list for the holidays? Get inspiration from this collection of unique, aviation-related gifts. Some are Beechcraft or King Air specific, others are just cool gifts any aviation lover would appreciate. Taxiway light lamp Sporty’s Pilot Shop, known for its catalogs full of…
Packed with Knowledge and Enjoyment The second King Air Gathering (KAG) held September 29-30, 2017, at Stevens Aviation in Dayton, Ohio (KDAY) was deemed even more successful than the first Gathering. The event not only had information-packed seminars presented by King Air experts, but also provided optional activities of a tour of Hartzell Propeller Inc.,…
Texas businessman quickly ramps up use of bizav Mark Hicks probably isn’t the first business owner to credit road construction with pushing him into aircraft ownership but he might be one of the fastest at ramping up his involvement in business aviation. Within four years, the owner of Hicks Lightning Protection in Dallas went from…
Woodgate Aviation Uses King Air to Succeed in New Markets Woodgate Aviation is Ireland’s longest established general aviation business, having been formed at Belfast International Airport in 1969. It is also Northern Ireland’s only King Air operator, with two in service since early 2017. When compared to the rest of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland…
September 29-30, 2017 – Dayton, Ohio As of press time, there were still a few openings for the second King Air Gathering being held September 29-30, 2017, at Stevens Aviation in Dayton, Ohio (KDAY). The event will consist of two days of information-packed seminars presented by King Air experts in various areas and will include…
350CER’s versatility and extended range make it NOAA’s ‘King of the Road’ When Hurricane Matthew started on its path of destruction from the Caribbean to the Southeast United States last fall, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Marine and Aviation Operations was called into action. Three aircraft and one ship supported forecasting,…
September 29-30, 2017 – Dayton, Ohio Planning has been finalized and registration is open for the second King Air Gathering being held September 29-30, 2017, at Stevens Aviation in Dayton, Ohio (KDAY). The event will offer different speakers and subjects than the first Gathering, and also includes an optional tour of Hartzell Propeller Inc., which…