# 195. Would You Let the King Air Land Itself?

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Published: 2026-01-06T07:00:00+00:00
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First show of 2026: we talk Garmin Autoland in a King Air and why internet speculation is the fastest way to sound like a jabroni. We also hit the chaos of international ops (Mexico permits/APIS pain) and tease the Chicago Layover Guide dropping soon. In the Mailbag: Coeur d'Alene layover intel, a legendary lav story, Pilot Pete confusion gets cleaned up, airline-switching "sunk cost" drama, and surviving an unhinged sim instructor. Flight Advice is a big one: a 2,000-hr pilot with a baby inbound weighs staying in a single-pilot piston twin 135 gig vs taking a King Air 200 EMS job (and whether a regional/fractional move makes more sense). Luggage Review Series Show Notes 0:00 Intro 4:02 Musings: Training & Self-Landing Planes 28:03 Other Incidents 50:55 Caribbean Airspace Shutdown 56:07 Reviews 1:01:15 Mailbag 1:24:21 Flight Advice Our Sponsors Tim Pope, CFP® — Tim is both a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a pilot. His practice specializes in aviation professionals and aviation 401k plans, helping clients pursue their financial goals by defining them, optimizing resources, and monitoring progress. Click here to learn more. Also check out The Pilot's Portfolio Podcast. Advanced Aircrew Academy — Enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—anywhere, at any time. They provide high-quality training for professional pilots, flight attendants, flight coordinators, maintenance, and line service teams, all delivered via a world-class online system. Click here to learn more. Raven Careers — Helping your career take flight. Raven Careers supports professional pilots with resume prep, interview strategy, and long-term career planning. Whether you're a CFI eyeing your first regional, a captain debating your upgrade path, or a…

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