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Another evolution is our need to stay connected through electronics. We must design and incorporate useful technology into our onboard flying offices.
4. In your position, you help set the tone for a customer/ passenger’s entire in-flight experience. Can you walk us through what key factors are considered going into each design?
I maintain a customer-centered approach to design. How is the aircraft going to be used? Who
is flying onboard? What are the primary missions? Will it be flown for personal or corporate use? What is the projected length of ownership? These are all questions to be determined before we start selecting interior materials.
To make the most efficient use of the space, we must pay attention to how the passenger will feel
in the air. Interiors should be soothing, with rich accents and tones that express the customer’s individuality while being mindful of trends and design for longevity.
5. You were the lead designer on the new King Air 350i King Ranch edition. What was the inspiration behind this unique design/partnership?
We wanted a combination of rugged comfort with refined precision. Although the interior was designed to be a “workhorse,” it has the beauty of a thoroughbred. We wanted to appeal to farm and ranch, construction, manufacturing and the engineering sectors of business. I think we accomplished this and more judging from the level of interest we’ve seen from the market.
King Ranch has been a great company to work with on this special interior. We were able to gain a lot of insight and inspiration from our meetings together in addition to our visit to the Ranch. There simply is no other place
like it.
Rocky Mountain Propellers Inc.
Rocky Mountain Propellers, Inc.
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