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The Greenbrier and its rich history made for a picturesque setting for this year’s event. Attendees listened to presentations by industry leaders, watched live demos and interacted with exhibitors, all specifically focused on the King Air community. Adding an extra day to this year’s agenda allowed for the return of Airport Day, enabling attendees to exchange ideas and share experiences about their King Air.
Thursday night was a fan-favorite as attendees gathered at Kate’s Mountain Lodge for an evening of cocktails and dinner sponsored by Blackhawk Aerospace. The venue, with its stunning views of the Allegheny Mountains, created a captivating atmosphere further enhanced by the warmth and hospitality extended to all attendees.
During Thursday’s dinner, the inaugural King Air Awards were presented. Earlier in the day, attendees visited the airport where they voted for their favorite aircraft in several categories, including Best Overall 90, Best Overall 200, Best Overall 300, Best Exterior, Furthest Flown and Dirty Bird (the dirtiest aircraft). The awards added an element of excitement and friendly competition, celebrating the dedication and pride that King Air owners, operators and pilots have for their aircraft, and believe it or not, the competition is already heating up for next year’s event!
Hasard Lee, U.S. Air Force fighter pilot and author of “The Art of Clear Thinking,” was welcomed onstage Friday as keynote speaker. Lee took his audience on a journey through his life stories, revealing powerful decision-making principles, all of which left the audience inspired and better equipped to handle high stress in aviation and life.
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JUNE 2024