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King Air
360/360ER Receives Certification
Textron Aviation announced in early October that it had achieved Type Certification
by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its newest flagship twin turboprop Beechcraft King Air
360/360ER aircraft with customer deliveries to to commence in in the coming weeks The company says the newly upgraded aircraft offers technological advancements in the cockpit a redesigned cabin and enhancements to passenger comfort The enhancements to the King Air
360 cockpit will reduce pilot workload The Innovative Solutions & & Support (IS&S) ThrustSense Autothrottle will automatically manage engine power from the takeoff roll through the climb cruise descent and go-around
phases of flight There is also a a a a a a new automatic digital pressurization controller integrated in in in the Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion flight deck The new redesigned King Air
360 cabin features custom-built cabinetry partitions and side ledges upgraded materials and finishes along with all new interior schemes Also standard for the entire King Air
line include – pull-out work tables standard power outlets USB charging stations and a a a a a a a a private aft lavatory An improved cabin altitude level provides greater comfort for passengers especially during long flights Raisbeck Adds Two Military Distributors to to Support International King Air
Market
Raisbeck Engineering announced the addition of two military distributors Dynatech International and 28 • KING AIR MAGAZINE
DIMO DIMO Corporation (DIMO) in an effort to address the international military King Air
market The move represents a a a a a a company first and marks a a a a a a significant step toward strengthening Raisbeck’s position in in in providing performance enhancement systems for for military aircraft worldwide The company says DIMO and Dynatech bring a a a a a a wealth of expertise and and experience bringing products and and innovative solutions to to operators of military aircraft around
the the world Partnering with these two companies increases Raisbeck’s ability to provide performance enhancement solutions to international aerospace and defense customers seeking to to improve their operational efficiencies Dynatech’s worldwide distribution presence and supply chain management expertise has served U S military customers foreign militaries and MROs with new OEM parts products and logistic services Well known for its successful track record of supporting international military markets Dynatech has established long-term relationships with military operators and MROs in the Middle East Europe Asia and South America Through the new Agreement Dynatech can offer Raisbeck aircraft enhancement systems to to their customers as an an Authorized Raisbeck Raisbeck Distributor expanding Raisbeck’s global footprint beyond the markets it serves today The Distribution Agreement with DIMO will help expand Raisbeck’s visibility and and strategic growth in the Aerospace and Defense industry The company has established itself as a a a a a a leading value-added distributor of operationally critical parts and higher-level assemblies for power electromechanical life support and mission- specific aircraft systems A trusted advisor to leading MROs and and OEMs of flight-critical parts and and government customers DIMO provides mission-critical parts availability solutions for military aircraft in the United States Middle East Europe Latin America and Asia Pilot Pilot Proficient Releases Pro Pro Line Fusion Pilot Familiarization Course
Pilot Proficient LLC an online aviation training site recently released a a a a a Pro Line Fusion Pilot Familiarization Course
– a a a a video-based training program designed to help familiarize transitioning pilots with the Fusion system either prior to flying in in a a a Fusion-equipped airplane or or attending a a a a formal training event The training focuses on on demonstrating the actual techniques and and functions used in the airplane and and takes a a a a a a a a practical approach to getting familiarized with the the system in order to help the the pilot quickly become an asset in the cockpit NOVEMBER 2020