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KingAir JULY 2015 Volume 9 / Number 7
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EDITOR
Kim Blonigen
EDITORIAL OFFICE
2779 Aero Park Dr., Traverse City MI 49686 Phone: (316) 652-9495
E-mail: kblonigen@cox.net
PUBLISHERS
J. Scott Lizenby Dave Moore Village Publications
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Luana Dueweke
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Mike Revard
PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR
Steve Smith
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR
John Shoemaker
King Air Magazine
2779 Aero Park Drive Traverse City, MI 49686 Phone: 1-800-773-7798 Fax: (231) 946-9588 E-mail: johns@villagepress.com
ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Betsy Beaudoin
Phone: 1-800-773-7798
E-mail: betsybeaudoin@villagepress.com
SUBSCRIBER SERVICES
Rhonda Kelly, Mgr. San Juana Fisher P.O. Box 968 Traverse City, MI 49685 1-800-447-7367
ONLINE ADDRESS
www.kingairmagazine.com
SUBSCRIPTIONS
King Air is distributed at no charge to all registered owners of King Air aircraft. The mailing list is updated bi-monthly. All others may subscribe by writing to: King Air, P.O. Box 968, Traverse City, MI 49685, or by calling 1-800-447-7367. Rates for one year, 12 issues: United States $19.95, Canada $29.95 (U.S. funds), all other foreign $32.95 (U.S. funds). Single copies: United States $4.50, Canada/Foreign $6.50.
COVER PHOTO
Photo courtesy of Textron Aviation
Contents
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Making the Best Even Better
by Kim Blonigen
Ask the Expert – That Pesky Fuel Arm
by Tom Clements
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Walter Beech and the “Pineapple Derby”
by Edward H. Phillips
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Value Added
32
Technically...
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Advertiser Index
6Current Avionics Retrofit Options for King Airs
by Mark Wilken
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Aviation Insurance – With so many carriers to choose from, which one is right for you?
by Kyle White
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Aviation Issues – Plan to Propose an FAA Reauthorization Bill Unveiled
by Kim Blonigen
King Air is wholly owned by Village Press, Inc. and is in no way associated with or a product of Textron Aviation.
King Air (ISSN 1938-9361) is published twelve times a year by Village Press, Inc. with advertising offices located at 2779 Aero Park Drive, Traverse City, Michigan 49686. Telephone (231) 946-3712. Printed in the United States of America. All rights reserved. Copyright 2015, Village Publications.
ADVERTISING: Advertising in King Air does not necessarily imply endorsement. Queries, questions, and requests for media kits should be directed to the Advertising Director, King Air, P.O. Box 968, Traverse City, Michigan 49685. Telephone 1-800-773-7798.
MANUSCRIPTS: King Air assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, or art work. While unsolicited submis- sions are welcome, it is best to query first and ask for our Writer’s Guidelines. All unassigned submissions must be accompanied by return postage. Address queries and requests for Writer’s Guidelines to the editor.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes and inquiries to King Air, Village Press, Inc., P.O. Box 968, Traverse City, MI 49685.
A MAGAZINE FOR THE OWNER/PILOT OF KING AIR AIRCRAFT
JULY 2015
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