Why Choose the King Air 350 Over the PC-12?

More speed, safety, comfort, and value—packed into every flight.

Performance

King Air 350

  • The King Air 350 has a cruise speed of around 300 knots (345 mph), which is faster than the Pilatus PC-12.

  • Max payload with two pilots and full fuel: 1,500lbs.

  • The King Air 350 has a service ceiling of 35,000 Feet allowing it to cruise higher over weather.

Pilatus PC-12

  • The PC-12 has a cruise speed of about 280 knots (322 mph), which is slower than the King Air 350.

  • Max payload with two pilots and full fuel: 766 lbs

  • The PC-12 has a service ceiling of 30,000 Feet, which limits weather deviations.

While our competitors may advertise a lower hourly rate for the PC-12, the King Air’s superior speed ultimately delivers a lower cost per trip.

Note: Flight time is calculated with zero winds and typical ATC routings through ForeFlight.

Safety

King Air 350

  • Powered by two reliable Pratt & Whitney PT6A engines, the King Air 350 offers built-in redundancy, ensuring safety even if one engine fails. To put this into perspective, a single engine, fully loaded King Air 350 can climb to 17,500 feet on a standard day, while a PC-12 would be focused on finding a suitable place to glide to.

  • This makes the King Air a favorable option for regions with unreliable weather or remote areas where the nearest airport may be a long distance away.

Pilatus PC-12

  • The PC-12 is a single-engine aircraft, so while it has a strong safety record as well, a single-engine failure is more critical than a twin-engine failure. While a King Air can still fly on a single engine and land safely, a PC-12 is forced to glide to the nearest suitable area, if available.

  • This can be more challenging than the King Air in many scenarios, particularly in adverse conditions such as low clouds, inclement weather, nighttime, high altitudes, or mountainous terrain.

Comfort

Cabin Comparison

Aircraft Dimensions

  • Aircraft Length

  • Aircraft Height

  • Wingspan:

King Air 350

46’8”

14’4”

57’ 11”

Pilatus PC-12

47’3”

14’0”

53’ 3”

Baggage:

  • Aft Cargo:

  • Wing Lockers:

  • Total Cargo:

55 ft³

17 ft³

72 ft³

40 ft³

0 ft³

40 ft³

Why Us?

  • 38 Years of Excellence

    With over 38 years of business, we like to think we know a thing or two about aviation. We currently manage over 35 aircraft.

  • Textron Approved Part 145 Repair Station

    This designation isn’t just handed out—it signifies that we provide some of the best in-house maintenance for our fleet.

  • 2nd Largest King Air Fleet in the US

    Unfortunately, mechanical issues can arise, but our extensive fleet of King Airs ensures we’ll have a reliable backup ready.

  • Family Owned Business

    As a family-owned business, we prioritize personalized service, trust, and long-term relationships, treating every customer like part of our own family.

  • Guaranteed Avialability

    Guaranteed availability in as little as 48 hours.

  • Exit Program whenever you want.

    That’s right, we stand by our service and you can exit the program anytime you want for no penalty. You can also pause your management fee for a period of time at no cost.

  • Rollover Hours

    Up to 25 unused hours can be rolled over to the next year or borrow 25 hours from the preceding year at no addition cost.

  • No Reposition Cost.

    As a Fractional Member you only pay for the time you are on the plane.

  • Jet Access

    As a Fractional Owner, you also enjoy access to our jet fleet for larger missions when needed, available at an exclusive rate.

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