@FLY777300ER the first sound is the ignitors on the right engine putting fire to the fuel, like spark plugs, the second sound is the warning sound for the radar altemeter, it seems to always go off when starting. you hear that sound when you are 1000 feet from your assigned altitude, letting you know you are about to have to level off to your assigned altitude given to you by atc
no this is my dad and he is the pilot but is owned y a company in west texas, dad is professional pilot, I used to be a pilot now I am in commercial aviation ground support in Cali
I have one question about King Airs. How to they get a push back? They're obviously to small for the push back truck. Please answer! I'am so curious. Hmm...
The King Air is easily moved around on the ground with a small tug unit. Almost every a/c big or small in my experience has a means to move on the ground with a towing unit, except maybe an old antique that is not set up for the tug, or was built before tugs...
Yea, we have small tugs about the size of a lawn mower. Some are electric with batteries must most have a lawn mower engine. However, when at the FBO (terminal) they generally just use the full size truck tug to pull everything around, even a small Cessna 150 two seater.
@BulgariaAir737 There should be at airports with equipment adapted to small aircraft such as King Air But anyway, remember that smaller aircraft are easily manageable, even to turn 180 degrees. I believe the answer is given by a professional would be much more interesting, but I believe that this is not correct enough to the truth.
Question, in our King Air we always start the right engine because the battery is on our right hand side, you know the whole DC current thing. Different SOP's or something more sinister haha, I kid. -Chris.
No in full feather. Beta is reverse. A PT6 engine always starts in feathered mode until the hub preasure builds from engine. Once engine is at idol then you can go to beta, but only once you have hub pressure.
As a non-pilot I looked around many times many years ago at planes and was looking at going for the full twin engine license (always good to have a spare) and when I saw the King air it was love at first sight. I envy all and every one of you that fly her. plus now thanks to this clip I learnt something new called beta!
The PT-6 engines are 'free-turbine' engines which means that the starter motors do not have to turn the props on start-up, so it doesn't matter if they are feathered or not. They automatically feather in case of engine failure or shutdown.
I have been on a king air when I worked for an oil company not sure wich model but we only had the pilot no copilot. I know this for sure brecause I was in the copilot seat and last time I checked I was not a pilot. So to the question, someone mentioned somthing about needing a copilot in the 350, is it required, or needed or just safety thing for comercial flights? going to post this in a couple spots hoping for a reply. thank you in advance.
@coldshot357 As a pilot, I'm somewhat familiar with the Kings Airs. I haven't flown one as PiC yet but I do know that you do not need a co-pilot as these planes are certified for single pilot operations. However, for a King Air 350, I'd recommend a co-pilot anyway due to the size, speed, capability and required equipment of said model; also, a type rating for the plane is required, for obvious reasons.
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I do have a co-pilot, and most the time she is with me but i just wanted to see if i could fly solo and i did it..nothing went wrong during those few solo flights..my co-pilot was impressed that i made it safely..and told me it took alot of courage and bravery to go slol
22 seat.was my friend Katie's she passed away recently & in her will she left it to me she knew im into aviation & aircraft i assume im gonna get my ratings(what does that mean) however im still new to this yes i fly good but there are still some terms ect i dont understand yet im researching & studying with a retired pilot but due to his age i dont wanna be disturbing hm i assume ur skilled maybe i can learn from u to & sometime i cld fly to where u are so u cld see me flyin
I checked your page out and didn't see any videos of you in your KingAir 350. That would be very cool if you could post some startup and taxi videos. You might have to let someone fly right seat to record you in action. That would be great! Yeah!!
all pt6 p & W engines start in the feather until they gain hub pressure, even the 200's and 350's. Now what different folks do is unfeather the props right after rpm's come up and some choose to leave them feathered until both sides are running. In the old days before you had beta (reverse) you would feather to relieve thrust from props, keep from wearing out your brakes early. did that help?
I have been on a king air when I worked for an oil company not sure wich model but we only had the pilot no copilot. I know this for sure brecause I was in the copilot seat and last time I checked I was not a pilot. So to the question, someone mentioned somthing about needing a copilot in the 350, is it required, or needed or just safety thing for comercial flights? going to post this in a couple spots hoping for a reply. thank you in advance.
THIS VIDEO MAKES ME SAD..I AM 6"1 AND ID DOES NOT LOOK LIKE I WOULD FIT VERY WELL IN THE LEFT SEAT..IT LOOKS KINDA CRAMPED....
usivio980 8 months ago
@usivio980 I'm 6 ft 4 and Im here to tell you that it's a tight squeeze! I fly a c90 and if I can do it, you can do it.
popester7 7 months ago
someone make a video where i can see the 3 throttle instead the engine lol.
swtrooper11 8 months ago
If I was rich, a King Air is probably one of the first things I'd buy.
JulietBravoZulu 1 year ago
my uncle has this aircraft, and its amazing, and that sound is the master caution, for some reason its always going off...
grkdancer96 1 year ago
Does anyone know of the sound at 0:19-0:20 and 0:47-0:48 thanks
FLY777300ER 1 year ago
@FLY777300ER the first sound is the ignitors on the right engine putting fire to the fuel, like spark plugs, the second sound is the warning sound for the radar altemeter, it seems to always go off when starting. you hear that sound when you are 1000 feet from your assigned altitude, letting you know you are about to have to level off to your assigned altitude given to you by atc
rnmurdoch 1 year ago
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FLY777300ER 1 year ago
@rnmurdoch thank you, so I guess its like a master caution.
FLY777300ER 1 year ago
are you flying for someone or is it your aircraft?
lapacman26 1 year ago
no this is my dad and he is the pilot but is owned y a company in west texas, dad is professional pilot, I used to be a pilot now I am in commercial aviation ground support in Cali
rnmurdoch 1 year ago
I have one question about King Airs. How to they get a push back? They're obviously to small for the push back truck. Please answer! I'am so curious. Hmm...
BulgariaAir737 2 years ago
The King Air is easily moved around on the ground with a small tug unit. Almost every a/c big or small in my experience has a means to move on the ground with a towing unit, except maybe an old antique that is not set up for the tug, or was built before tugs...
rnmurdoch 2 years ago
Yea, we have small tugs about the size of a lawn mower. Some are electric with batteries must most have a lawn mower engine. However, when at the FBO (terminal) they generally just use the full size truck tug to pull everything around, even a small Cessna 150 two seater.
RobertGary1 2 years ago
@BulgariaAir737 There should be at airports with equipment adapted to small aircraft such as King Air But anyway, remember that smaller aircraft are easily manageable, even to turn 180 degrees. I believe the answer is given by a professional would be much more interesting, but I believe that this is not correct enough to the truth.
jrdivinopolis 2 years ago
you dont push back, you just need to taxi into a position where you can start and go. If you really need to push back, motor trailer is the answer.
Pipertomahawk 1 year ago
Question, in our King Air we always start the right engine because the battery is on our right hand side, you know the whole DC current thing. Different SOP's or something more sinister haha, I kid. -Chris.
moss197 2 years ago
I will assume that during start many of the guages and readings are not correct until power and generators are online and stabilized.
rnmurdoch 2 years ago
Why the C-Cord (200ft from approaching FMP altitude) during start?
henningbaer 2 years ago
No in full feather. Beta is reverse. A PT6 engine always starts in feathered mode until the hub preasure builds from engine. Once engine is at idol then you can go to beta, but only once you have hub pressure.
rnmurdoch 2 years ago
As a non-pilot I looked around many times many years ago at planes and was looking at going for the full twin engine license (always good to have a spare) and when I saw the King air it was love at first sight. I envy all and every one of you that fly her. plus now thanks to this clip I learnt something new called beta!
Popelka69 2 years ago
Prop in beta during startup?
malcauskas7 2 years ago
cool
Nattherat64 2 years ago
What caused the right engine (propeller) to reverse direction during the starup?
ROCKSTARCRANE 3 years ago
It's just the video camera speed. Has nothing to do with the engine.
rnmurdoch 3 years ago
What is the reason for starting in feathered postion?
Skunkowork 3 years ago
The PT-6 engines are 'free-turbine' engines which means that the starter motors do not have to turn the props on start-up, so it doesn't matter if they are feathered or not. They automatically feather in case of engine failure or shutdown.
nocalsteve 3 years ago
Even on the later PW engines like the 127F (ATR72) we start with the propeller in feather.
pilotDH6 3 years ago
I have been on a king air when I worked for an oil company not sure wich model but we only had the pilot no copilot. I know this for sure brecause I was in the copilot seat and last time I checked I was not a pilot. So to the question, someone mentioned somthing about needing a copilot in the 350, is it required, or needed or just safety thing for comercial flights? going to post this in a couple spots hoping for a reply. thank you in advance.
coldshot357 3 years ago
350's can legally be flown by a single pilot.
TRS717 3 years ago 2
@coldshot357 As a pilot, I'm somewhat familiar with the Kings Airs. I haven't flown one as PiC yet but I do know that you do not need a co-pilot as these planes are certified for single pilot operations. However, for a King Air 350, I'd recommend a co-pilot anyway due to the size, speed, capability and required equipment of said model; also, a type rating for the plane is required, for obvious reasons.
Sonally4ever 9 months ago
setka1982 your an !diot. you have no idea about king airs and you do not have one. don't lie.
aviatorrbt 4 years ago
I tried to catch him with my comment fo how many seats does the airplane have
rnmurdoch 4 years ago
Lol, go to setka1982's page, watch a video or two of his and you'll understand whats up with his comments.
jnjoblon 4 years ago
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awesome, i have my own king air 350, which i fly solo alot, i prolly shouldnt, but i do it anyways..i use it to fly to where-ever i wanna go
Setka1982 4 years ago
Why do you have a king air 350 without a pilot?
rnmurdoch 4 years ago
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I do have a co-pilot, and most the time she is with me but i just wanted to see if i could fly solo and i did it..nothing went wrong during those few solo flights..my co-pilot was impressed that i made it safely..and told me it took alot of courage and bravery to go slol
Setka1982 4 years ago
How many seats is your KA set up with the 17 or 22?
How did you end up with a king air?
So are you going to get your ratings?
rnmurdoch 4 years ago
22 seat.was my friend Katie's she passed away recently & in her will she left it to me she knew im into aviation & aircraft i assume im gonna get my ratings(what does that mean) however im still new to this yes i fly good but there are still some terms ect i dont understand yet im researching & studying with a retired pilot but due to his age i dont wanna be disturbing hm i assume ur skilled maybe i can learn from u to & sometime i cld fly to where u are so u cld see me flyin
Setka1982 4 years ago
...must be a "stretch" King Air...
You probably have it rollin' on 22's...
jordan8705 3 years ago 3
I checked your page out and didn't see any videos of you in your KingAir 350. That would be very cool if you could post some startup and taxi videos. You might have to let someone fly right seat to record you in action. That would be great! Yeah!!
skyav8r 3 years ago
all pt6 p & W engines start in the feather until they gain hub pressure, even the 200's and 350's. Now what different folks do is unfeather the props right after rpm's come up and some choose to leave them feathered until both sides are running. In the old days before you had beta (reverse) you would feather to relieve thrust from props, keep from wearing out your brakes early. did that help?
rnmurdoch 4 years ago
Yep, what I meant to ask is why you start with the prop levers feathered. I gotcha.
TRS717 3 years ago
I have been on a king air when I worked for an oil company not sure wich model but we only had the pilot no copilot. I know this for sure brecause I was in the copilot seat and last time I checked I was not a pilot. So to the question, someone mentioned somthing about needing a copilot in the 350, is it required, or needed or just safety thing for comercial flights? going to post this in a couple spots hoping for a reply. thank you in advance.
coldshot357 3 years ago
This aircraft is certified for 1 pilot operations.
typhoon8 2 years ago
Just curious, why do you all start with the props feathered? I don't think I've seen that done on the 200's and 350's.
TRS717 4 years ago