When: TBD
What: P&W PT6 Connect, Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney
Details: Registration Required
King Air Gathering 2026 — The Premier Event for King Air
Owners & Operators
March 26-28, 2026
Horseshoe Bay Resort | Horseshoe Bay, TX
Thank You To Our Hosts:
Experience the ultimate annual event dedicated exclusively to the King Air community. King Air Gathering 2026 brings together aircraft owners, pilots, operators, maintenance leaders, and top industry partners for three days of education, innovation, and connection in the heart of Texas Hill Country.
Why Attend the King Air Gathering?
King Air Gathering is where the community comes together to level up safety, performance, and operational excellence. With an impressive lineup of speakers, real-world training sessions, and hands-on technical insights, attendees gain knowledge they can directly apply to their aircraft and mission profiles.
Whether you fly, maintain, or manage a King Air—this event is designed to help you operate smarter, safer, and more efficiently.
Learn From Leading Industry Experts
Gain access to exclusive technical sessions featuring OEMs, MROs, avionics specialists, safety experts, and seasoned King Air professionals.
Topics include:
- King Air maintenance best practices
- Avionics upgrades & modernization
- Operational safety enhancements
- Performance improvements
- Regulatory updates
- Real-world case studies & panel discussions
Every session is tailored to support safer operations and informed decision-making for your King Air.
Connect With the King Air Community
Build relationships that matter. King Air Gathering offers an intimate, aviation-focused environment where:

- Owners and operators share insights
- Maintenance teams exchange best practices
- Industry partners showcase new technologies
- Pilots collaborate on operational strategies
This event is structured to maximize meaningful conversation and peer-to-peer learning.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 26th
Friday, March 27th
Saturday, March 28th
When: 1800 - 1900
What: KAG 2026 Registration
When: 2030
What: Welcome – Cocktail Gathering
*Subject to change. For full program details, please download our agenda here.
When: 0730
What: Breakfast - Coffee
When: 0830
What: Opening Remarks
Presented By: King Air Safety Foundation
When: 0845
What: Welcome - Conference Overview
Presented By: Kevin Carson, KAA
When: 0900
What: King Air Incidents & Accidents
Presented By: Peter Basile, Textron
When: 1000
What: S-UPRT for King Airs
Presented By: Scott Glaser, Aerospace Operations
Details:
➢ What is basic UPRT
➢ S-UPRT and the King Air Pilot
➢ What are the documented results
When: 1030
What: Break
When: 1045
What: Understanding the PT6A in YOUR King Air
Presented By: Pratt & Whitney
When: 1130
What: King Air Wingsheilds
Presented By: Ken Blow, Kadez
Details:
➢ How to care for maximum life
➢ What to look for and where to look
➢ Anatomy of a shatter, can it be predicted?
When: 1200
What: Lunch, Ramp, & Sponsor Time
When: 1330
What: Introduction of the King Air Safety Foundation
Details:
➢ What is the KASF
➢ What to look for and where to look
When: 1400
What: Unabridged Guide to Landing Gear
Presented By: Bryson Pogson, Turbine Specialty
Details:
➢ What is ‘actually’ required
➢ Inspections vs Overhauls
➢ Are there LG calendar extensions
*Subject to change. For full program details, please download our agenda here.
When: 0730
What: Breakfast - Coffee
When: 0830
What: Agenda For The Day
Presented By: Kevin Carson
When: 0845
What: The NEW King Air Fuel System
Presented By: Scott Philiben / CiES
Details:
➢ Analog vs Digital Comparison
➢ What is magneto-resistive fuel sending
➢ How long to install? – What is the budget?
When: 0930
What: Looking at the Weather vs Planning for the Weather
Details:
➢ Where and when to start looking
➢ What to look for (and how far out)
➢ What’s onboard & what to use each on for
• XM Weather,
•On Board Radar
•FIS-B
When: 1030
What: Break
When: 1045
What: Anti Ice in the King Air
Presented By: Tom Clements
Details:
➢ Beyond the Basics
➢ The “Major” components: How they function (or not), How to test and verify
➢ Performing Checks: What are the parameters, What is a ‘good’ test
When: 1130
What: Ramp, & Sponsor Time
When: 1200
What: Lunch
When: 1300
What: Avionics Breakout Session, Option 1
Presented By: Garmin
Details:
➢ G600/750/GFC600
➢ G1000 / NXi
➢ GWX8000
➢ AutoThrottles / Emergency Land
When: 1300
What: Avionics Breakout Session, Option 2
Presented By: Collins
Details:
➢ PL21 & Fusion – What’s New
➢ AutoThrottles
➢ Q&A
When: 1030
What: Break
When: 1430
What: Flying Safely through contolled airspace
Presented By: Bruce Reins, ATC, Tracon, (Ret)
Details:
➢ How to understand and decipher ATC
➢ Why do they do, what they do
When: 1445
What: King Air Insurance
Presented By: Dan Torgenson, 5X5 Insurance
Details:
➢ New trends in the market
➢ Owner associations and potential discounts
➢ Rewarding pilot professionalism
When: 1500
What: Break
When: 1530
What: Keynote Speaker
When: 1800 - 2100
What: Dinner, Auction, and Awards
*Subject to change. For full program details, please download our agenda here.
EVENT SCHEDULE - Desktop
Thursday, March 26th
Friday, March 27th
Saturday, March 28th
When: TBD
What: P&W PT6 Connect, Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney
Details: Registration Required
When: 1800 - 1900
What: KAG 2026 Registration
When: 2030
What: Welcome – Cocktail Gathering
When: 0730
What: Breakfast - Coffee
When: 0830
What: Opening Remarks
Presented By: King Air Safety Foundation
When: 0845
What: Welcome - Conference Overview
Presented By: Kevin Carson, KAA
When: 0900
What: King Air Incidents & Accidents
Presented By: Peter Basile, Textron
When: 1000
What: S-UPRT for King Airs
Presented By: Scott Glaser, Aerospace Operations
Details:
➢ What is basic UPRT
➢ S-UPRT and the King Air Pilot
➢ What are the documented results
When: 1030
What: Break
When: 1045
What: Understanding the PT6A in YOUR King Air
Presented By: Pratt & Whitney
When: 1130
What: King Air Wingsheilds
Presented By: Ken Blow, Kadez
Details:
➢ How to care for maximum life
➢ What to look for and where to look
➢ Anatomy of a shatter, can it be predicted?
When: 1200
What: Lunch, Ramp, & Sponsor Time
When: 1330
What: Introduction of the King Air Safety Foundation
Details:
➢ What is the KASF
➢ What to look for and where to look
When: 1400
What: Unabridged Guide to Landing Gear
Presented By: Bryson Pogson, Turbine Specialty
Details:
➢ What is ‘actually’ required
➢ Inspections vs Overhauls
➢ Are there LG calendar extensions
*For full program details, please download our agenda here.
When: 0730
What: Breakfast - Coffee
When: 0830
What: Agenda For The Day
Presented By: Kevin Carson
When: 0845
What: The NEW King Air Fuel System
Presented By: Scott Philiben / CiES
Details:
➢ Analog vs Digital Comparison
➢ What is magneto-resistive fuel sending
➢ How long to install? – What is the budget?
When: 0930
What: Looking at the Weather vs Planning for the Weather
Details:
➢ Where and when to start looking
➢ What to look for (and how far out)
➢ What’s onboard & what to use each on for
• XM Weather,
•On Board Radar
•FIS-B
When: 1030
What: Break
When: 1045
What: Anti Ice in the King Air
Presented By: Tom Clements
Details:
➢ Beyond the Basics
➢ The “Major” components: How they function (or not), How to test and verify
➢ Performing Checks: What are the parameters, What is a ‘good’ test
When: 1130
What: Ramp, & Sponsor Time
When: 1200
What: Lunch
When: 1300
What: Avionics Breakout Session, Option 1
Presented By: Garmin
Details:
➢ G600/750/GFC600
➢ G1000 / NXi
➢ GWX8000
➢ AutoThrottles / Emergency Land
When: 1300
What: Avionics Breakout Session, Option 2
Presented By: Collins
Details:
➢ PL21 & Fusion – What’s New
➢ AutoThrottles
➢ Q&A
When: 1030
What: Break
When: 1430
What: Flying Safely through contolled airspace
Presented By: Bruce Reins, ATC, Tracon, (Ret)
Details:
➢ How to understand and decipher ATC
➢ Why do they do, what they do
When: 1445
What: King Air Insurance
Presented By: Dan Torgenson, 5X5 Insurance
Details:
➢ New trends in the market
➢ Owner associations and potential discounts
➢ Rewarding pilot professionalism
When: 1500
What: Break
When: 1530
What: Keynote Speaker
*For full program details, please download our agenda here.
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
March 26th
March 27th
March 28th
| When | What | Sponsored By | Presented By | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | P&W PT6 Connect (registration required) | |||
| 1800 | KAG 2026 Registration | |||
| 2030 | Welcome – Cocktail Gathering |
*Agenda is subject to change
| When | What | Sponsored By | Presented By | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0730 | Breakfast – Coffee | |||
| 0830 | Opening Remakrs | King Air Safety Foundation | ||
| 0845 | Welcome – Conference Overview | Kevin Carson, KAA | ||
| 0900 | King Air Incidents & Accidents | Peter Basile, Textron | ||
| 1000 | S-UPRT for King Airs | Scott Glaser, Aerospace Operations | • What is basic UPRT • S-URPT and the King Air Pilot • What are the documented results | |
| 1030 | Break | |||
| 1045 | Understanding the PT6A in YOUR King Air | Pratt & Whitney | ||
| 1130 | King Air Windsheilds | |||
| 1200 | Lunch, Ramp & Sponsor Time | |||
| 1330 | Introduction of the King Air Safety Foundation | |||
| 1400 | Unabridged Guide to Landing Gear | Bryson Pogson, Turbine Specialty |
*Agenda is subject to change
| When | What | Sponsored By | Presented By | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | Welcome - Cocktail Gathering | Pratt & Whitney | ||
| 0730 | Breakfast – Coffee | |||
| 0830 | Opening Remarks | King Air Safety Foundation | ||
| 0845 | Welcome – Conference Overview | Kevin Carson (KAA) | ||
| 0900 | King Air Incidents & Accidents | Peter Basile (Textron) | ||
| 1000 | S-UPRT for King Airs | Scott Glaser (Aerospace Ops) | • What is basic UPRT • S-UPRT and the King Air Pilot • What are the documented results | |
| 1030 | Break | (Sponsor Available) | ||
| 1045 | Understanding the PT6A in YOUR King Air | Pratt & Whitney | • PT6 Connect • TBA | |
| 1130 | King Air Windshields | Ken Blow (Kadex) | • How to care for maximum life • What to look for and where to look • Anatomy of a shatter: can it be predicted? | |
| 1200 | Lunch - Ramp & Sponsor Time | |||
| 1330 | Introduction of the KASF | |||
| 1400 | Unabridged Guide to Landing Gear | Bryson Pogson (Turbine Specialty) | • What is 'actually' required • Inspections vs Overhauls • Are there LG calendar extensions | |
| 0730 | Breakfast – Coffee | (Sponsor Available) | ||
| 0830 | Agenda for the day | Kevin Carson | ||
| 0845 | The NEW King Air Fuel System | Scott Philiben (CIES) | • Analog vs Digital Comparison • What is magneto-resistive fuel sending • How long to install? What is the budget? | |
| 0930 | Looking at the Weather vs Planning | (TBA) | • Where and when to start looking • What to look for (and how far out) • What's onboard: XM Weather, Radar, FIS-B | |
| 1030 | Break | (Sponsor Available) | ||
| 1045 | Anti Ice in the King Air | Tom Clements | • Beyond the Basics • The 'Major' components • How they function (or not) • How to test and verify • Performing Checks | |
| 1130 | Ramp Time & Sponsors | |||
| 1200 | Lunch | |||
| 1300 | Avionics Breakout Sessions | Garmin & Collins | • Garmin: G600/750, G1000/NXi, GWX8000 • Collins: Proline 21 & Fusion, Auto Throttles | |
| 1430 | Flying Safely through controlled airspace | Bruce Reins (ATC Ret) | • How to understand and decipher ATC • Why do they do what they do | |
| 1445 | King Air Insurance | Dan Torgenson (5X5 Insurance) | • New trends in the market • Owner associations and potential discounts • Rewarding pilot professionalism | |
| 1500 | Break | |||
| 1530 | Keynote Speaker |
| When | What | Sponsored By |
|---|---|---|
| 0730 | Breakfast – Coffee | |
| 0830 | Agenda for the day | Kevin Carson |
| 0845 | The NEW King Air Fuel System | Scott Philiben / CiES |
| 0930 | Looking at the Weather vs Planning for the Weather | |
| 1030 | Break | |
| 1045 | Anti Ice in the King Air | |
| 1130 | Ramp Time & Sponsors | |
| 1200 | Lunch | |
| 1300 | Avionics Breakout Sessions | |
| 1400 | Break | |
| 1430 | Flying Safely through controlled airspace | Bruce Reins, ATC, Tracon, (Ret) |
| 1445 | King Air Insurance | |
| 1500 | Break | |
| 1530 | Keynote Speaker |
*Agenda is subject to change
EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 26th
Friday, March 27th
Saturday, March 28th
Time: TBD
Subject: P&W PT6 Connect, Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney
Details: Registration Required
Time: 1800 - 1900
Subject: KAG 2026 Registration
Time: 2030
Subject: Welcome – Cocktail Gathering
*Subject to change. For full program details, please download our agenda here.
Time: 0730
Event: Breakfast - Coffee
Time: 0830
Subject: Opening Remarks
Presented By: King Air Safety Foundation
Time: 0845
Subject: Welcome - Conference Overview
Presented By: Kevin Carson, KAA
Time: 0900
Subject: King Air Incidents & Accidents
Presented By: Peter Basile, Textron
Time: 1000
Subject: S-UPRT for King Airs
Presented By: Scott Glaser, Aerospace Operations
Details:
➢ What is basic UPRT
➢ S-UPRT and the King Air Pilot
➢ What are the documented results
Time: 1030
Subject: Break
Time: 1045
Subject: Understanding the PT6A in YOUR King Air
Presented By: Pratt & Whitney
Time: 1130
Subject: King Air Windshields
Presented By: Ken Blow, Kadez
Details:
➢ How to care for maximum life
➢ What to look for and where to look
➢ Anatomy of a shatter, can it be predicted?
Time: 1200
Subject: Lunch, Ramp, & Sponsor Time
Time: 1330
Subject: Introduction of the King Air Safety Foundation
Details:
➢ What is the KASF
➢ What to look for and where to look
Time: 1400
Subject: Unabridged Guide to Landing Gear
Presented By: Bryson Pogson, Turbine Specialty
Details:
➢ What is ‘actually’ required
➢ Inspections vs Overhauls
➢ Are there LG calendar extensions
*Subject to change. For full program details, please download our agenda here.
Time: 0730
Event: Breakfast - Coffee
Time: 0830
Subject: Agenda For The Day
Presented By: Kevin Carson
Time: 0845
Subject: The NEW King Air Fuel System
Presented By: Scott Philiben / CiES
Details:
➢ Analog vs Digital Comparison
➢ What is magneto-resistive fuel sending
➢ How long to install? – What is the budget?
Time: 0930
Subject: Looking at the Weather vs Planning for the Weather
Details:
➢ Where and when to start looking
➢ What to look for (and how far out)
➢ What’s onboard & what to use each on for
• XM Weather,
•On Board Radar
•FIS-B
Time: 1030
Subject: Break
Time: 1045
Subject: Anti Ice in the King Air
Presented By: TBD
Details:
➢ Beyond the Basics
➢ The “Major” components: How they function (or not), How to test and verify
➢ Performing Checks: What are the parameters, What is a ‘good’ test
Time: 1130
Event: Ramp, & Sponsor Time
Time: 1200
Subject: Lunch
Time: 1300
Subject: Avionics Breakout Session, Option 1
Presented By: Garmin
Details:
➢ G600/750/GFC600
➢ G1000 / NXi
➢ GWX8000
➢ AutoThrottles / Emergency Land
Time: 1300
Subject: Avionics Breakout Session, Option 2
Presented By: Collins
Details:
➢ PL21 & Fusion – What’s New
➢ AutoThrottles
➢ Q&A
Time: 1430
Subject: Flying Safely through contolled airspace
Presented By: Bruce Reins, ATC, Tracon, (Ret)
Details:
➢ How to understand and decipher ATC
➢ Why do they do, what they do
Time: 1530
Subject: King Air Insurance
Presented By: Dan Torgenson, 5X5 Insurance
Details:
➢ New trends in the market
➢ Owner associations and potential discounts
➢ Rewarding pilot professionalism
Time: 1600
Subject: Keynote Speaker
When: 1800 - 2100
What: Dinner, Auction, and Awards
*Subject to change. For full program details, please download our agenda here.
EVENT SCHEDULE - Mobile
Thursday, March 26th
Friday, March 27th
Saturday, March 28th
When: TBD
What: P&W PT6 Connect, Sponsored by Pratt & Whitney
Details: Registration Required
When: 1800 - 1900
What: KAG 2026 Registration
When: 2030
What: Welcome – Cocktail Gathering
When: 0730
What: Breakfast - Coffee
When: 0830
What: Opening Remarks
Presented By: King Air Safety Foundation
When: 0845
What: Welcome - Conference Overview
Presented By: Kevin Carson, KAA
When: 0900
What: King Air Incidents & Accidents
Presented By: Peter Basile, Textron
When: 1000
What: S-UPRT for King Airs
Presented By: Scott Glaser, Aerospace Operations
Details:
➢ What is basic UPRT
➢ S-UPRT and the King Air Pilot
➢ What are the documented results
When: 1030
What: Break
When: 1045
What: Understanding the PT6A in YOUR King Air
Presented By: Pratt & Whitney
When: 1130
What: King Air Wingsheilds
Presented By: Ken Blow, Kadez
Details:
➢ How to care for maximum life
➢ What to look for and where to look
➢ Anatomy of a shatter, can it be predicted?
When: 1200
What: Lunch, Ramp, & Sponsor Time
When: 1330
What: Introduction of the King Air Safety Foundation
Details:
➢ What is the KASF
➢ What to look for and where to look
When: 1400
What: Unabridged Guide to Landing Gear
Presented By: Bryson Pogson, Turbine Specialty
Details:
➢ What is ‘actually’ required
➢ Inspections vs Overhauls
➢ Are there LG calendar extensions
*For full program details, please download our agenda here.
When: 0730
What: Breakfast - Coffee
When: 0830
What: Agenda For The Day
Presented By: Kevin Carson
When: 0845
What: The NEW King Air Fuel System
Presented By: Scott Philiben / CiES
Details:
➢ Analog vs Digital Comparison
➢ What is magneto-resistive fuel sending
➢ How long to install? – What is the budget?
When: 0930
What: Looking at the Weather vs Planning for the Weather
Details:
➢ Where and when to start looking
➢ What to look for (and how far out)
➢ What’s onboard & what to use each on for
• XM Weather,
•On Board Radar
•FIS-B
When: 1030
What: Break
When: 1045
What: Anti Ice in the King Air
Presented By: Tom Clements
Details:
➢ Beyond the Basics
➢ The “Major” components: How they function (or not), How to test and verify
➢ Performing Checks: What are the parameters, What is a ‘good’ test
When: 1130
What: Ramp, & Sponsor Time
When: 1200
What: Lunch
When: 1300
What: Avionics Breakout Session, Option 1
Presented By: Garmin
Details:
➢ G600/750/GFC600
➢ G1000 / NXi
➢ GWX8000
➢ AutoThrottles / Emergency Land
When: 1300
What: Avionics Breakout Session, Option 2
Presented By: Collins
Details:
➢ PL21 & Fusion – What’s New
➢ AutoThrottles
➢ Q&A
When: 1030
What: Break
When: 1430
What: Flying Safely through contolled airspace
Presented By: Bruce Reins, ATC, Tracon, (Ret)
Details:
➢ How to understand and decipher ATC
➢ Why do they do, what they do
When: 1445
What: King Air Insurance
Presented By: Dan Torgenson, 5X5 Insurance
Details:
➢ New trends in the market
➢ Owner associations and potential discounts
➢ Rewarding pilot professionalism
When: 1500
What: Break
When: 1530
What: Keynote Speaker
*For full program details, please download our agenda here.
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
March 26th
March 27th
March 28th
| When | What | Sponsored By | Presented By | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | P&W PT6 Connect (registration required) | |||
| 1800 | KAG 2026 Registration | |||
| 2030 | Welcome – Cocktail Gathering |
*Agenda is subject to change
| When | What | Sponsored By | Presented By | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0730 | Breakfast – Coffee | |||
| 0830 | Opening Remakrs | King Air Safety Foundation | ||
| 0845 | Welcome – Conference Overview | Kevin Carson, KAA | ||
| 0900 | King Air Incidents & Accidents | Peter Basile, Textron | ||
| 1000 | S-UPRT for King Airs | Scott Glaser, Aerospace Operations | • What is basic UPRT • S-URPT and the King Air Pilot • What are the documented results | |
| 1030 | Break | |||
| 1045 | Understanding the PT6A in YOUR King Air | Pratt & Whitney | ||
| 1130 | King Air Windsheilds | |||
| 1200 | Lunch, Ramp & Sponsor Time | |||
| 1330 | Introduction of the King Air Safety Foundation | |||
| 1400 | Unabridged Guide to Landing Gear | Bryson Pogson, Turbine Specialty |
*Agenda is subject to change
| When | What | Sponsored By | Presented By | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | Welcome - Cocktail Gathering | Pratt & Whitney | ||
| 0730 | Breakfast – Coffee | |||
| 0830 | Opening Remarks | King Air Safety Foundation | ||
| 0845 | Welcome – Conference Overview | Kevin Carson (KAA) | ||
| 0900 | King Air Incidents & Accidents | Peter Basile (Textron) | ||
| 1000 | S-UPRT for King Airs | Scott Glaser (Aerospace Ops) | • What is basic UPRT • S-UPRT and the King Air Pilot • What are the documented results | |
| 1030 | Break | (Sponsor Available) | ||
| 1045 | Understanding the PT6A in YOUR King Air | Pratt & Whitney | • PT6 Connect • TBA | |
| 1130 | King Air Windshields | Ken Blow (Kadex) | • How to care for maximum life • What to look for and where to look • Anatomy of a shatter: can it be predicted? | |
| 1200 | Lunch - Ramp & Sponsor Time | |||
| 1330 | Introduction of the KASF | |||
| 1400 | Unabridged Guide to Landing Gear | Bryson Pogson (Turbine Specialty) | • What is 'actually' required • Inspections vs Overhauls • Are there LG calendar extensions | |
| 0730 | Breakfast – Coffee | (Sponsor Available) | ||
| 0830 | Agenda for the day | Kevin Carson | ||
| 0845 | The NEW King Air Fuel System | Scott Philiben (CIES) | • Analog vs Digital Comparison • What is magneto-resistive fuel sending • How long to install? What is the budget? | |
| 0930 | Looking at the Weather vs Planning | (TBA) | • Where and when to start looking • What to look for (and how far out) • What's onboard: XM Weather, Radar, FIS-B | |
| 1030 | Break | (Sponsor Available) | ||
| 1045 | Anti Ice in the King Air | Tom Clements | • Beyond the Basics • The 'Major' components • How they function (or not) • How to test and verify • Performing Checks | |
| 1130 | Ramp Time & Sponsors | |||
| 1200 | Lunch | |||
| 1300 | Avionics Breakout Sessions | Garmin & Collins | • Garmin: G600/750, G1000/NXi, GWX8000 • Collins: Proline 21 & Fusion, Auto Throttles | |
| 1430 | Flying Safely through controlled airspace | Bruce Reins (ATC Ret) | • How to understand and decipher ATC • Why do they do what they do | |
| 1445 | King Air Insurance | Dan Torgenson (5X5 Insurance) | • New trends in the market • Owner associations and potential discounts • Rewarding pilot professionalism | |
| 1500 | Break | |||
| 1530 | Keynote Speaker |
| When | What | Sponsored By |
|---|---|---|
| 0730 | Breakfast – Coffee | |
| 0830 | Agenda for the day | Kevin Carson |
| 0845 | The NEW King Air Fuel System | Scott Philiben / CiES |
| 0930 | Looking at the Weather vs Planning for the Weather | |
| 1030 | Break | |
| 1045 | Anti Ice in the King Air | |
| 1130 | Ramp Time & Sponsors | |
| 1200 | Lunch | |
| 1300 | Avionics Breakout Sessions | |
| 1400 | Break | |
| 1430 | Flying Safely through controlled airspace | Bruce Reins, ATC, Tracon, (Ret) |
| 1445 | King Air Insurance | |
| 1500 | Break | |
| 1530 | Keynote Speaker |
*Agenda is subject to change
SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
March 26th
| When | What | Sponsored By |
|---|---|---|
| TBD | P&W PT6 Connect (registration required) | |
| 1800 | KAG 2026 Registration | |
| 2030 | Welcome – Cocktail Gathering | Pratt & Whitney |
*Agenda is subject to change
March 27th
| When | What | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 0730 | Breakfast – Coffee | |
| 0830 | Opening Remakrs | King Air Safety Foundation |
| 0845 | Welcome – Cocktail Gathering | Kevin Carson, KAA |
| 0900 | King Air Incidents & Accidents | Peter Basile, Textron |
| 1000 | S-UPRT for King Airs | Scott Glaser, Aerospace Operations |
| 1030 | Break | |
| 1045 | Understanding the PT6A in YOUR King Air | Pratt & Whitney |
| 1130 | King Air Windsheilds | |
| 1200 | Lunch, Ramp & Sponsor Time | |
| 1330 | Introduction of the King Air Safety Foundation | |
| 1400 | Unabridged Guide to Landing Gear | Bryson Pogson, Turbine Specialty |
*Agenda is subject to change
March 28th
| When | What | Sponsored By |
|---|---|---|
| 0730 | Breakfast – Coffee | |
| 0830 | Agenda for the day | Kevin Carson |
| 0845 | The NEW King Air Fuel System | Scott Philiben / CiES |
| 0930 | Looking at the Weather vs Planning for the Weather | |
| 1030 | Break | |
| 1045 | Anti Ice in the King Air | |
| 1130 | Ramp Time & Sponsors | |
| 1200 | Lunch | |
| 1300 | Avionics Breakout Sessions | |
| 1400 | Break | |
| 1430 | Flying Safely through controlled airspace | Bruce Reins, ATC, Tracon, (Ret) |
| 1445 | King Air Insurance | |
| 1500 | Break | |
| 1530 | Keynote Speaker |
*Agenda is subject to change
Register Early — Space Is Limited
This event will be in high demand from the King Air community, we encourage early registration.
This event sells out—and you don’t want to miss it.
Save your seat today and be part of the most anticipated King Air event of 2026.
This event is structured to maximize meaningful conversation and peer-to-peer learning.
Enjoy Horseshoe Bay Resort — A Destination
for You and Your Companions
Horseshoe Bay, TX, is a premier lakeside resort destination known for its:
- Championship golf courses
- Lakeside activities and water sports
- Luxurious spa and wellness facilities
- Fine dining and casual eateries
- Beautiful Hill Country views
Bring your companions—there’s plenty for them to enjoy while
you participate in sessions during the day.
Horseshoe Bay Resort
200 Hi Circle North,
Horseshoe Bay, Texas 78657
(877) 611-0112
To receive the King Air Group rate, please book using this link: Horseshoe Bay Room Block
Exhibit at King Air Gathering 2026
Exhibiting at the King Air Gathering positions your company directly in front of aircraft owners, maintenance leaders, directors of operations, and pilots who are actively seeking proven solutions for their King Air.
About the King Air Gathering
A Dedicated Event for the Entire King Air Community
King Air Gathering is the leading annual event for owners, pilots, operators, and maintenance professionals committed to improving safety, performance, and operational excellence.
We bring together experts from across the industry—OEMs, MRO leaders, avionics specialists, training professionals, and highly experienced King Air operators—for three days of practical, relevant, and directly applicable learning.
What Makes the King Air Gathering Unique?
- Real-world operational insights
- Actionable maintenance best practices
- Technical discussions tailored to King Air platforms
- A collaborative, supportive community
- A scenic, aviation-inspired venue
- This is not a trade show—it's a hands-on, content-driven experience built for the people who fly, manage, maintain, and care for King Air aircraft.
Our Mission:
To empower the King Air community with the knowledge, training, and connections needed to improve safety, strengthen operations, and enhance aircraft performance.
Where to Stay
Horseshoe Bay Resort – An Oasis on the Shores of Lake LBJ
Horseshoe Bay Resort
200 Hi Circle North,
Horseshoe Bay, Texas 78657
(877) 611-0112
To receive the King Air Group rate, please book using this link: Horseshoe Bay Room Block
Our 2026 Sponsors
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