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The ramp at KAG III displayed various models of King Airs, as well as a Starship (bottom right) in front of the Hangar Hotel and Conference Center. A few that ew in didn’t make the photo as they were parked by the FBO or hangared.
enhancements; a return on in- vestment perspective; planning for cost-effective maintenance; using maintenance consultants; the importance of acceptance inspections and flights – pre-buy, maintenance, etc.; how to efficiently run your engine, and more. King Air owners/pilots also had time to visit the many vendors who exhibited at the event, which provided an extra benefit for attending.
Friday after the seminars, attendees and their spouses had the opportunity to socialize with vendors and other King Air owners at a cocktail party compliments of Blackhawk Modifications (cocktails) and Lee Aerospace (hors d’oeuvres). Hosted in the Pacific Showroom of the Hangar Hotel and Conference Center, it provided the same World War II “feel” as the hotel and presentation room and gave everyone a surreal step back into aviation history.
Saturday ended with Keynote Speaker Captain Chuck “Sly” Magill, retired U.S. Marine Corps, who delivered his experience and insight from being a naval aviator in Desert Storm and Desert Shield to his civilian life of Flight Operations at Southwest Airlines.
This third Gathering provided activities for spouses and guests during the day, and Fredericksburg had a lot to offer. On Friday, a group visited Main Street Fredericksburg that showcased shopping at over 150 boutiques, art galleries, wine tasting rooms, and a lunch at one of the special restaurants. Saturday,
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