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Hi I have a question. My boss wants to buy a plane and I really like the king air are between king air or lear jet might help me and also what king air is better, they hold only 6 or 7 passengers thanks
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Hello,
Depending on what kind of operations for which you will be using the airplane, the King Air is probably a more flexible airplane overall. It obviously does not go as fast, but it can carry a lot more passengers and cargo, and has a lot bigger cabin. Many people enjoy the larger cabin, feeling somewhat cramped in the Lear. A King Air also can fly more efficiently at a broader range of altitudes and can usually also fly into shorter runways. But, like I said, it's not as fast as a Lear and does not usually fly as high. However, many King Airs would probably be cheaper to operate over a Lear jet. Also, a pilot does not need a type rating to fly the King Air and would need a type rating to fly the Lear, unless you are considering a King Air 300 or 350.
A possible option for you and your boss would be to attend a large air show such as the upcoming AirVenture show in Oshkosh, WI, where there are large displays of King Airs and you can check them out in person. Other business aircraft manufacturers are also there typically showing their aircraft as well.
I hope this helps.
Laura
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Laura Laster
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I can help with questions about aviation disasters, aircraft operations especially general aviation and King Air information, aviation safety, and education questions on how to get into an aviation career. I can also answer general aviation questions as I am a commercial multi-engine pilot. I cannot answer questions about flight training or MBA schools in countries other than the USA or provide advice for non-US citizens interested in flight training. I cannot answer questions advising you what school to choose. I have no experience with aeronautical engineering so I cannot answer questions relating to engineering or schooling for aeronautical engineers. PLEASE don't ask me questions about any kind of engineering because it is outside my area of expertise, and I will NOT answer your question. I also cannot help you to choose a master's program for study as I do not have a master's degree in aviation. I cannot help with MBA advice.
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I have been studying aviation disasters through doing my own research and a lot of reading since I was 13 or 14 years old. I am very interested in aviation safety and also am a commercial, multi-engine pilot. I am a dispatch manager at a private university working in their flight training department. I also have worked as an operations mamager at a small charter airline and was involved in getting the airline certificated under Part 121 rules. I was formerly a flight operations division manager for a company operating a large fleet of King Air aircraft (60) and so I have some business aviation experience as well as having flight instructed for one year after college. My operations manager job frequently involved coordinating international trips for aerial survey clients and hiring qualified pilots to fly aerial survey missions.
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science, Aeronautical Science with Flight Management Concentration: LeTourneau University (2004) :: Dispatch Certificate: Sheffield School of Aeronautics (2010) ::
Commercial Pilot: Single and Multi Engine Land, Instrument Rating ::
Flight Instructor: Single, Multi and Instrument ::
Ground Instructor: Basic and Advanced
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