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NEXRAD Radar Course with Dr. David Strahle at King Air Gathering 2024

With the advent of Datalink NEXRAD weather radar, pilots must learn the proper interpretation of NEXRAD images and how to apply the information in-flight as well as during advanced preflight planning. Several thunderstorm accidents will be discussed

PT6...Craymer's Counsel

Great article by Robert Craymer of Covington Aircraft. See related blog post, Emergency AD Grounding the 350/300 Fleet and Others Powered by -67sAn emergency Advisory Directive (AD) has been issued by the FAA. They are following the le

Emergency AD Grounding the 350/300 Fleet and Others Powered by -67s *Updated*

*Service bulletin from Pratt & Whitney now below.* **Edited to Add the Service Bulletin from Pratt & Whitney** The aviation industry experienced a critical safety decision on February 16, 2024, when the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is

King Air: The Most Versatile Aircraft in the World

Interesting article by Nicole Kylie with Simple Flying. We want to know what you would add to the list...let us know on our social media post: https://buff.ly/3UHFNSB.The Beechcraft King Air is a family of twin-turboprop utility aircra

NOAA Welcomes Third Beechcraft King Air To Its Specialized Aircraft Fleet

NOAA’s newest aircraft, a Beechcraft King Air 360 CER turboprop, has arrived at the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center in Lakeland, Florida.The new aircraft, designated N65RF, is configured to support NOAA coastal mapping missions and aerial surveys of

King Air Gathering 2024 Promises Industry-Leading Sponsors plus New Details Announced

As the dates of King Air Gathering 2024 draw closer, we are excited to announce our incredible lineup of event sponsors, all of which are renowned names in the King Air industry. This year's event is at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphu

Flaps - Infinitely Selectable? - Tom Clements, King Air Academy

If you are used to flying one particular King Air but then get the opportunity to fly others, you will find a surprise or two…and one of these relates to flap operation. All current-production King Airs have three-position flap systems. Where you pla

Garmin Announces Projected STC Approval Dates for King Air 300 Series Autoland

After much buzz with the Garmin Autothrottle and Garmin Autoland announcements, the installation of the Autoland feature has been anticipated for some time now. This feature takes aviation safety to the next level by being able to land an aircra

BLR Aerospace to Co-Host King Air Gathering 2024

Here's some exciting news for aviation enthusiasts and professionals! BLR Aerospace is partnering with King Air Nation as co-host to bring you the ultimate King Air Gathering this year. The event will be hosted at the Greenbrier Resort in White Sulph

NAA, FAI Recognize Record Tamarack King Air Flight

A Beechcraft King Air 350 equipped with Tamarack Aerospace active load-alleviating winglets set two records during flights to and from Orlando, Florida, for NBAA-BACE 2022. The records have now been documented by the National Aeronautic Association a

Textron Announces New SustainableAdvantage Program

Textron Aviation recently announced a new ProAdvantage program, SustainableAdvantage℠, to provide owners with an additional option for reducing their carbon dioxide emissions from operating aircraft. In collaboration with 4AIR, the program is set to

Prop Sync Types (which do you have?) - Tom Clements, King Air Academy

How can you tell if your King Air has the older Type I or the newer Type II Propeller Synchrophaser system? There are two ways to tell from the cockpit.First, does the label by the Prop Sync switch merely say “On-Off” or does it also have the stateme