Current Issue – King Air Magazine
Aviation Issues
AOPA Applauds FAA Withdrawal of Proposed Airman Medical Denial Policy The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association applauds the Federal Aviation Administration’s decision to withdraw its proposed changes to the airman medical certification process – changes that would have replaced the longstanding practice of deferring incomplete medical applications with the issuance of immediate denials. The policy,…
Feature
The 72nd edition of the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh fly-in convention is themed around the tagline “One Week: Endless Possibilities.” Hosted by the Experimental Aircraft Association, the event runs July 21-27 at Wittman Regional Airport (KOSH) in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The event has grown from a small grassroots homebuilders air show in 1953 to the largest aviation…
From the Training Center
Are Your Ears Hurting? A pressurization checkup by Zach Cleaver
Pressurization can be one of the most frustrating things to figure out. Do I set it at my destination field altitude? Do I set my cruise altitude? Do I leave it at my departing field elevation if I’m going to return without another stop? Let’s look at setting the pressurization controller and then explore running…
Maintenance Tip
Gear Doors at the Gathering Sloppy and full of play – or no movement at all
Thinking back on the King Air Gathering this past March in Phoenix, it was great to have a portion of the event in a hangar on the airport with a King Air on display and available to everyone. I was there with Travis Lamance of Haven Aero to give a maintenance technician’s perspective on certain…
Feature
In early May, a delegation from Greece traveled to Fargo, North Dakota, to perform final inspections and formally accept the newest dedicated air medical Beechcraft King Air 360C for use in the country’s national air ambulance program. The group included representatives from several organizations involved in helping ensure that ill and injured patients receive immediate…