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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

GAMA Numbers Show Continuing Health of General Aviation Market

Great article by Julie Boatman with FLYING Magazine.The industry saw more than 10 percent growth overall, with pistons and turboprops the biggest winners.The general aviation market continues its upward trend following the pandemic, according to

Hasard Lee: The Dynamic Keynote Speaker for the King Air Gathering 2024

It's time to get excited about the upcoming King Air Gathering in 2024! One of the most highly anticipated aviation events of the year, this gathering is a must-attend for King Air owners, pilots, and enthusiasts from around the world. And this year,

9 Most Common King Air Upgrades

Great article by Max Oberbroeckling with jetAVIVA.The Beechcraft King Air series has been a paragon of aviation excellence for decades, cherished for its dependability and adaptability. With advancements in technology and engineering, a myriad o

Join Us for the King Air Gathering 2024 at The Greenbrier!

Are you ready for the ultimate aviation event? The King Air Gathering 2024 is coming to The Greenbrier resort in West Virginia on May 15-18, 2024, and we couldn't be more excited. This event promises to be a fantastic opportunity for King Air enthusi

Beechcraft Delivers 100th King Air 360

Textron Aviation has announced the delivery of the 100th Beechcraft King Air 360 turboprop to Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center (CBCC), a longtime Textron Aviation customer. “We take pride in providing aircraft solutions for our customers wi

Community Spotlight: David Stanley - King Air Pilot with the Royal Flying Doctors of Australia

One of the greatest goals we will strive for in life is finding meaningful purpose; a purpose that serves a greater good.We recently came across an individual, David Stanley, a King Air pilot, who has found that purpose in serving with an organizatio

McCauley Delivers First C780 Propellers for Beechcraft King Air B300 Series

McCauley Propeller Systems, a division of Textron Aviation, has announced the first delivery and entry into service of its newest C780 propeller for the Beechcraft King Air B300 series, following its successful installation at Textron Aviation’s Tamp

T-Tail King Airs and Secondary Stalls - Tom Clements, King Air Academy

I am sure all readers here have experienced first-hand a secondary stall once or more during their flight training. In fact, for the CFIs in the group, you have probably observed them hundreds of times: An inexperienced pilot gets a little too aggres