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Sunset over the King Airs parked on the ramp of a previous King Air Gathering.
Built to resemble a World War II hangar, it features airplane memorabilia, model airplanes and USO history, and is located adjacent to the airport. Other hotels with discounted rates are also available and listed on the website.
Go to www.kingairgathering.com to register and for more detailed information.
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Activities planned for spouses and/or guests include wine tasting at a local winery.
Friday will focus on upgrades and modifications, from avionics and engines, to performance and fuel and weight enhancements, as well as an ROI perspective. Saturday, experts will discuss planning for cost-effective maintenance, the use of maintenance consultants, the importance of acceptance inspections and flights (pre- buy, maintenance, etc.), how to efficiently run your engine, and more.
Keynote speakers for the event are King Air Expert, Tom Clements, author of The King Air Book and the “Ask the Expert” column in this magazine, who will discuss 40 years of flying the King Air – piloting best practices, why non-events turned catastrophic, as well as answering your questions. King Air modifications legend James Raisbeck will review the history of Raisbeck Engineering and the impact its products have had on the King Air. Back by popular demand, Dr. David Strahle will provide a wealth of information when he presents “Advanced Weather Planning and the Use of Available Resources for your Next Flight.”
Hotel rooms are available, but limited, at the Hangar Hotel located right next to the Conference Center.
AUGUST 2018
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