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trigger the horn. However, when the flaps are extended to Approach while taxiing or in the run-up area, the lack of air load may allow them to extend far enough to trigger the horn – something you don’t want during your short field takeoff!
Recording Results
Not long ago the only way that the pilot could communicate with the mechanic about some discrepancy he found was verbally or in writing. Of course, it is great to encourage the lead mechanic to accompany you on that first flight so that he can observe the same things that you are seeing, but often that is not feasible.
However, now we all carry one of the very best communication devices known to humankind ... our smartphones. Having a video of the dancing engine gauge or of the autopilot overshooting the ILS localizer capture ... wow, what an excellent way of showing what’s
wrong! Remember to take advantage of this aid.
Closing Thoughts
It is my belief that any appropri- ately-trained, competent King Air pilot can successfully serve as the PIC during this most dangerous of common flights. However, I know that some pilots – although meeting all requirements and current in the aircraft – lack confidence to do a good job in this unfamiliar area. A couple of suggestions: First, practice complete walk-arounds and runups more often until the uncertainty and mystery is removed. Second, if possible, invite a more-experienced, more knowledgeable pilot to go along to help you with the tasks at hand. Even if the available pilot is not as experienced and knowledgeable as you wish, just having another set of eyes and a checklist reader to help you can be very worthwhile.
Be careful out there! KA
Kevin Carson is an A&P and manages the King Air Academy. Having flown about every King Air model and Beechcraft from T-34s, Bonanzas and Barons for over 30 years. He can be reached at: kevin@kingairacademy. com or (602) 551-8100. To learn more
about the King Air Academy, go to www. kingairacademy.com.
King Air expert Tom Clements has been flying and instructing in King Airs for over 46 years and is the author of “The King Air Book” and “The King Air Book II.” He is a Gold Seal CFI and has over 23,000 total hours with more than 15,000 in King Airs. For information on ordering his books, contact Tom direct at twcaz@msn.com. Tom is actively mentoring the instructors at King Air Academy in Phoenix.
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