Current Issue – King Air Magazine

KA Gathering: Agenda Revealed & Registration Open, March 19-22 at Cutter Aviation PHX & Sheraton Phoenix Downtown

King Air Gathering co-hosts King Air Nation and BLR Aerospace announced the speakers, companion activities and a full list of educational and networking events attendees can expect during the 2025 King Air Gathering happening March 19-22 in Phoenix, Arizona. “King Air Gathering is perfect for fueling your knowledge and building connections,” said Carl Davis, vice…

Navigating the Changing Tides of the King Air Insurance Market

The King Air insurance market has been on a tumultuous journey over the past several years with plenty of unexpected twists and turns. This has not necessarily been the most expensive hard market the King Air community has navigated through, though it has certainly been the longest. Since 2018, most of you have likely seen…

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…

Collins Aerospace Upgrades King Air 200 & 300 Series Flight Decks

In December, Collins Aerospace announced a comprehensive avionics upgrade and modernization program for Beechcraft King Air aircraft and two of its most popular systems. Designed to enhance aircraft operability, safety and efficiency, the initiative introduces several new safety features to both avionics suites and makes it possible to convert King Air 200 and 300 aircraft…

Unspoiled – Flying to and touring Isle Royale National Park

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…