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Recommended Modifications

Interior/Exterior Refurbishment Centers

Avionics

Aircraft Insurance

Aircraft Finance

Aviation Organizations

King Air Simulator Training

Recommended Modifications

Raisbeck Quiet Turbofan Propellers: Increased climb and cruise performance, improved take off and landing performance, and reduces cabin noise levels. Price: $72,439+ 30 Hrs Labor. (Effective January 1, 2011)

Raisbeck Ram Air Recovery Systems: Improves climb and cruise performance, increases available horsepower and fuel savings and cooler engine ITT at equal torque. Price: $37,390 + 60 Hrs Labor. (Effective January 1, 2011)

Raisbeck Enhanced Performance Leading Edges: Increased cruise speeds, reduces stall speeds and increased outboard wing life fatigue. Price: $30,912 + 70 Hrs Labor. (Effective January 1, 2011)

Raisbeck Dual Aft Body Strakes: Eliminates or decreases yaw damper limits, quieter cabin, smoother ride, improved pilot control and handling qualities. Price: $18,183 + 35 Hrs Labor. (Effective January 1, 2011)

Raisbeck Wing Lockers: 16 cubic feet of additional secure storage space, save on interior wear and tear. Price: $42,881+ 105 Hrs. Labor. (Effective January 1, 2011)

Raisbeck Crown Wing Lockers: 17 cubic feet of additional secure storage space, save on interior wear and tear. Price: $49,949+ 105 Hrs. Labor. (Effective January 1, 2011)

Raisbeck High Flotation Gear Doors: Increase speed 8 to 15 knots. Wheel wells, tires, wheels and brakes stay clean. Price: $39,837 + 70 Hrs. (Effective January 1, 2011)

Elliott Aviation UltraQuiet Active Noise control: The UltraQuiet System continually samples interior sound and broadcasts sound waves countering the unwanted noise.

Commuter Air Technologies Wilderness Tires (PDF): Better handling on soft or unpaved surfaces, maintains standard gear climb and cruise performance, cost tens of thousands less than High Float Landing Gear.

Cleveland Wheels and Brakes (PDF): Wheel and brake conversions kits are designed to provide more landings, better braking performance, and lower cost per landing.

Butterfield Flow Thru Anti Ice: Prevents sooting on the underside of your King Air.

Frakes Exhaust: Frakes clean running exhaust stacks reduce soot on Nacelles and wings 90%. Frakes Aviation, 2101 W. Kilpatrick, Cleburne, TX 76031, Phone: (817) 566-0700, Fax: (817) 556-0120.

Lou Martin & Associates, Inc. of San Antonio, Texas is a well recognized leader in the manufacture of interior shells and window shade systems for the aviation industry.

King Air 600/610 Ground Cooling (PDF) provides effecient and easy to use climate control. Contact Raytheon Aircraft Services for more information at 877-RASFLY1 (877-727-3591)

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Interior/Exterior Refurbishment Centers

Aero Comfort is an FAA Repair Station in San Antonio, Texas. Specializing in complete aircraft interior and refurbishment.

Rose Aircraft Service, Inc. is an FAA Certified Repair Station located in Mena, Arkansas and specializes in interior and exterior refurbishments and maintenance inspections with over 34 years of experience.

Southstar Interior is an FAA Certified Repair Station located in Uvalde, Texas and specializes in interior refurbishment as well as avionics and inflight entertainment installation support.

Savannah Air Center is located in Savannah, Georgia and is a full service facility with special emphases in aircraft exterior paint and interior modifications.

Aircraft Interiors Magazine is based out of California with Phoenix Publishing, Inc. “Substance versus Flash; Brevity versus Fluff; Economy versus Waste.” To learn more about A/I please review the contents of their web page.

Corrigan Aircraft Interiors of Hondo, Texas is based on quality workmanship combined with down to earth honesty backed by The Best Customer Service in the Business. They specialize in cabinetry, soundproofing packages, custom plating and the finest leathers and finishing materials.

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Avionics

Southeast Aero Space, Inc. is an FAA/JAA Certified Repair Station with a wide range of capabilities. They are also authorized service center for manufacturers such as Allied Signal, Honeywell, S-Tec and many others.

1399 General Aviation Drive

Melbourne International Airport

Melbourne, Florida 32935

Vista Aviation, Inc. is an authorized Cessna Dealer and has a wide selection of Overhauled, Serviceable, and Factory New hard to find avionics.

12653 Osborne Street

Pacoima, CA 91331

Duncan Aviation, Inc. services all of the major business aircrafts. They have specialized teams who service, paint, overhaul, install, modify, inspect, troubleshoot, fuel and repair.

Lincoln Airport

Lincoln Nebraska 68524

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Aircraft Insurance

USAIG Insurance Service (United States Aircraft Insurance Group) mission statement is to “remain the best in aviation and aerospace underwriting organization in the world.” Constantly improving products, services and capabilities as well as providing new and innovative types of coverage to meet the needs of their customers.

W. Brown & Associates Insurance Service, located out of California, provides nationwide insurance for all your aviation needs.

19000 MacArthur Boulevard

Suite 700

Irvine, CA 92612

Leading Edge Insurance Agency, Inc.

To submit a request for a quote: www.leadingedgeaviationinsurance.com/quote.asp

2140 Oak Hills Drive

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

(719) 264-9600

CS&A Aviation Insurance

1006 Merylinger Court

Franklin, TN 37067

(615) 435-8289

http://www.aviationinsurance.com or

http://www.chappellsmith.com

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Aircraft Finance

National Aircraft Finance Company

Mr. Joe Krolak

17164 Jefferson Court

Lakeville, MN 55044

(952) 237-0238 Cell

(800) 999-4515

email: jkrolak@airloans.com


Dorr Aviation Credit Corporation, LLC

Mr. Patrick Fallon

78 Sutton Avenue

Oxford, MA 01540

(800) 214-0066

email: pfallon@dorraviation.com


1st National Capital Corporation

Mr. Greg Marks

26050 Towne Centre Drive

Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

(866) 750-3622

email: gmarks@firstncc.com


1st Source Bank

Mr. Jeff Lindstadt

110 Hopewell Road, Suite 2E

Downingtown, PA 19335

(610) 269-1683 Office

email: lindstadt@1stsource.com


US Bank Equipment Finance, Inc.

Mr. Michael Roquemore

10777 Westheimer Road, Suite 1100

Houston, TX 77042

(713) 260-9675

email: michael.roquemore@usbank.com


US Aircraft Finance

Mr. Dave Savoie

65 Millet Street, Suite 103

P.O. Box 999

Richmond, VT 05477

(888) 654-USAF (8723)

email: dave@usaircraftfinance.com


Aviation Credit Corporation

Mr. Jimmy Gips

201 Airport Road

P.O. Box 761

Cuero, TX 77954

(800) 599-1088


Airfleet Capital, Inc.

Mr. Phil Haney

1005 Sycolin Road

Leesburg, VA 20175

(800) 390-4324

email: Phil@AirFleetCapital.com


Texas Citizens Bank (State of Texas Only)

Mr. James Skoglund

14020 Highway 3, Suite 100

Houston, TX 77598

(713) 948-5751

email: jskoglund@texascitizensbank.com


Valley Commercial Capital, LLC

Mr. Denis Regan, Vice President

1455 Valley Road

Wayne, NJ 07470

dregan@valleynationalbank.com

www.valleynationalbank.com

(973) 686-5008

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Aviation Organizations

National Business Aviation Association

1200 Eighteenth Street NW, Suite 400

Washington, DC 20036

National Aircraft Resale Association

4226 King Street

Alexandria, VA 22302

email: nara@nara-dealers.com

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

421 Aviation Way

Frederick, MD 21701

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave., S.W.

Washington, DC 20591

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King Air Simulator Training

FlightSafety International is the world’s leading aviation training company. We work diligently to maintain and enhance our reputation for customer service and for the industry’s best, most comprehensive safety training. 55 years of proven performance. 1,500 professional instructors in over 40 locations in the United States, Canada, France and The United Kingdom.

3201 East Airfield Drive

DFW Airport, TX 75261

(972) 534-3200

Glass Simulator Center – The Premier Aviation Training Center in the Midwest. Conveniently located on the Chicago/Aurora Airport.

43W450 Rt. 30

Sugar Grove, IL 60542

(888) 746-8724

email: info@glasssimulator.com

CAE SimuFlite – A world-leading provider of aviation training services for pilots and maintenance technicians, CAE operates a global training network of more than 110 full-flight simulators in more than 20 facilities, service approximately 3,500 airlines, aircraft operators and manufacturers across the globe.

2929 W. Airfield Drive

Dallas, TX 75261-4508

(800) 527-2463

email: simufliteinfo@cae.com

Simcom Training Centers – From our training centers located in Orlando and Vero Beach, Florida and Scottsdale, Arizona, SimCom offers business and general aviation pilots the best quality simulator training at the best prices in the industry.

(800) 272-0211 or (407)275-1050

PrestoSim Flight Training Center – We provide cost effective, client tailored simulator based flight training.

1000 Nolen Drive, Suite 400

Grapevine, TX 76051

(800) 393-1075

FlyRight, Inc. – FlyRight offers FAA and insurance approved simulator training for King Air aircraft. It’s easy to talk about attitude and customer service, but we do more than just talk. FlyRight is guided by 2 basic principles: safety and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

(800) 596-3054

email: train@flyrightinc.com

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Testimonials

"I have done business with John Murphy and Murphy Acquisitions for at least 10 years. In all of these years, I have never once heard one of his customers complain or say anything other than what a positive experience they have had with John.

I have never experienced less than the highest professionalism in my dealings with John. He is very honest, hard-working and detail-oriented. He is genuine and enjoys a great reputation in the industry. And believe me, there’s not very many people in the industry I would or could say those things about!"

— Joan Roberts, Insured Aircraft Titles, Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma