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The Petznick family uses the King Air for personal trips to visit family and take vacations. Chief Pilot Josh Lubbers with Earl and Melinda (above) and Olen and Belle (at right).
While Stevens had done ­67A/ G1000 installations on other King Airs, this was the first ­67A/G1000 NXi (Phase II) installation done by anyone so there were delays while waiting for the FAA’s approval of this STC combination. The aircraft was ready in late July and Clements assisted the Petznick’s chief pilot, since retired, in flying it home to Arizona.
“This is only the second time I have flown any King Air with MT props and I am quite impressed,” he wrote. “Quiet, smooth, nice flare characteristics. I particularly like the fact that the 1,050 RPM minimum idle speed limit no longer applies and the horrific complexity of the Flight and Ground Low Pitch Stops has been totally eliminated. Only a single LPS now, just like in the C90­ and 200­series.”
As passengers for about 250 flight hours during the past year, the Petznicks are happy with their investment.“We’re really proud of this plane,” Earl said. “It’s been
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