Current Issue – King Air Magazine
Historical Feature
Honoring 100 Years Since Travel Air’s Founding
The pioneering airframe manufacturer began operations in 1925 and its legacy has greatly outlived its six-year lifespan. During a cold December in 1924, Walter H. Beech and Lloyd C. Stearman contemplated forming a new airplane company, but they needed help. They met with their friend Clyde V. Cessna, one of America’s true aviation pioneers, who…
From the Training Center
At King Air Academy, we see a wide range of pilots for training: pilots who just passed their multiengine checkride to pilots with thousands of hours in King Airs. Let’s look at what separates the owner-pilot from the professional pilot. Checklist use The first differentiator to jump out is checklist use. This truly separates professional…
Feature
Five Reasons To Register for King Air Gathering
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…
Maintenance Tip
A Seemingly Simple Squawk – A trip down the troubleshooting trail
A customer called to say his R/H generator went offline mid-flight. He happened to have an F90, but this squawk could happen with any King Air. For troubleshooting purposes, I suggested he swap the generator control units to see if the problem went to the other side, and it did. I had an exchange GCU…
Feature
Reliable Relay – Belgian-based B200s provide television-relay services for global sporting events
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…