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Northside Hay Company’s 2008 Beechcraft King Air 350 on the ramp at Granite Aviation in Sandpoint, Idaho, (KSZT) a regular trip for the company which takes 30-45 minutes less with the upgraded 350 than it did in the B200.
For anyone wondering about the investment in the G1000 NXi, Lubbers has this to say:
“I’ve had experience with the legacy G1000 in the 300 that I flew and now I have time behind the NXi – it’s a night and day difference as far as how fast it starts up, how much clearer and brighter and detailed the screens are, how much faster you can pan around on the moving map, being able to overlay your active weather radar on your moving map. I think it’s a pretty easy upgrade if you have the legacy, so if anyone is on the fence, I would do it if you can afford it for all of the upgrades that comes with the NXi.”
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More upgrades are on the way for the Petznicks. When they can carve out downtime they plan to get a new paint job and eventually an interior refurbishment. Earl said he is eager to add the electronic polarization package that the factory King Air 350i offers, and he wants to upgrade the Wi­Fi system when they change out the interior.
Meanwhile, Lubbers said he sees the family flying more than the 250 hours they averaged in the B200 because the 350 is faster, quieter and more comfortable. While taking the job required a move from Florida to Arizona, Lubbers said he’s enjoyed the new landscapes and
JUNE 2019