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with higher altitudes that are very important, especially
for operations at RVSM altitudes, but who cares?
Winglets are the single biggest cosmetic improvement
you can make to a King Air. I’d rather have a King Air
with BLR Winglets and old paint, than one with new
paint and no winglets.
Besides looking cool – they are the single biggest cosmetic
improvement you can make to a King Air – the BLR winglets
aid in climb and increase flight height capabilities.
It’s hard to say what the value retention is, but one
thing is for sure is that they absolutely modernize the
aircraft and will help it sell before a similar aircraft
without them. If I were to guess, I’d say that you’ll get
at least 50 percent of your money back; add that to the
resale and cool factor and winglets are a hot item to have.
Summary
King Airs have been built for over 50 years and
during that time, over 8,000 have been sold. Most of
those aircraft had numerous options available from the
factory and add the hundreds of aftermarket options
and upgrades available, some mentioned here, but there
are also many other upgrades out there, as well as other
modifications offered over the years.
I didn’t even mention AvFab and their fabulous
interior upgrades. There are also window shades and
tinted windows. Do you have any idea how many
different autopilots have been installed in King Airs
over the years?
Why are King Airs so darn complicated? Because, my
friend, they are the most viable and prevalent turboprop
aircraft ever built and have changed business aviation.
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