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Originally Posted by Lady Jane
The RCAF uses two variations of the King Air.
1...The C-90B King Air is used to train pilots who have been chosen for the multi-engine stream. These candidates will go from single-engine training on the CT-156 Harvard II to receiving their wings after learning how to operate in a multi-crew, multi-engine environment.
2...The BE-350 King Air is used for passenger transport, pilot proficiency and surveillance missions. These leased aircraft are primarily used by new pilots to gain valuable air mobility–operations experience before being posted to an operational squadron in Canada.
The BE-350 King Air provides flexible transport services for Royal Canadian Air Force personnel and light cargo.
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Good job, Canada, for using two single-pilot aircraft for multi-crew operations.