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U.S. Navy's New Trainer Goes on Show in Europe
Textron Aviation's Beechcraft King Air 260 multi-engine training system (METS) is making its international debut this week at the Farnborough Airshow. Last year the U.S. Navy selected the aircraft to fulfill a requirement to replace the aging King Ai
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In the storied history of Beechcraft King Air aircraft, few chapters are as intriguing as the saga of the wing attachment modifications, driven by a blend of engineering challenges, safety concerns, and the responses to those issues. Tom Clements of
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5 Little-Known Facts About the Beechcraft King Air 300 Series
Beechcraft is considered to be one of the "Big Three" general aviation aircraft manufacturers alongside Cessna, which is owned by the same parent company, Textron Aviation, and Piper Aircraft. The Wichita, Kansas-based company was originally founded
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The Importance of Preventative Maintenance
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Hazy Windshield? - Must Read: Communique - ME-TP-004
Have hazy windshields? Textron Aviation included a haze removal procedure in ME-TP-004 Model Communique (a Textron Aviation account is required, registration is free). Highlights are listed below, view the communique for full details. ATA 5
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Landing Approach Speed - Tom Clements, King Air Academy
In the POH's Landing Distance charts, there is a table that lists "Approach Speed" as a function of landing weight. The heavier the weight, the faster the speed. Since the landing comes at the end of the approach, some pilots, understandably, are uns
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King Air Gathering 2024 Recap
The 2024 King Air Gathering was a success, bringing together King Air owners, operators, pilots, mechanics, and enthusiasts from around the globe to the iconic Greenbrier resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Hosted by King Air Nation and c
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Textron Aviation-Sponsored Companions' Activities Announcement
Textron Aviation-Sponsored Companions' Activities Announced!The 2024 King Air Gathering is in sight. We are thrilled to announce the much anticipated, Textron-Sponsored Companions' Activities. This year we decided to lean on the Greenbrier for all th
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Aviation Experts to Present at the 2024 King Air Gathering
Haven't yet registered for the 2024 King Air Gathering? Mark your calendars for May 15-18, 2024, because our line-up of speakers is sure to be nothing short of extraordinary! Dr. Scott DennstaedtFounder of EZWxBrief, Scott is a nationally-known
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We're excited to announce our King Air Nation Ambassador Programs! With this endeavor we hope to expand the King Air community by partnering with individuals who share our passion for King Air! Together, we want to take the mission further, reach mor
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Understanding Power Lever Migration (PLM) in the King Air Aircraft - Kevin Carson, King Air Academy
As a new group of pilots enter the world of King Air aviation, it is essential to address a subject that, while widely known, remains not fully understood. PLM is not something that happens on every King Air. There is no model, age, or airframe hours
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AeroMech Inc. Issues STC for Starlink, AMI Aviation Demos King Air Starlink
Check out exciting news for AeroMech Incorporated and AMI Aviation Services.On March 18, AeroMech Incorporated announced that it issued a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the installation of Starlink high speed internet connectivity in King Ai
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