Pilatus PC12 NG

[Dantruck]

PC-12NG ops in Europe

Dear All

This thread is a tad old, but here's hoping you are all still alive, well and firmly in-harness.

I'm in need of real piloting/operational opinion regarding PC-12NG within the European Union. No guesses, please, I can do that much myself. But for those that actually tame or tickle the beast...

Specifically: How close are the claimed performance numbers to reality? In commercial IFR operation, what is realistic in terms of range, fuel, maintenance time and cost, etc?

And, what are it's specific weaknesses, if any?

If not the PC-12NG in a specialist pressurised cargo op', then what?

I do not wish to breach any PpruNe rules, so please forgive my reticence to paint a fuller picture at this stage. Any PM is, of course, welcome, and all will be fully responded to and the contents therein equally respected.

Thank-you all
Dan