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Old 26th Feb 2017, 05:07
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Slezy9
 
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Originally Posted by jas24zzk
Moving to all through training on the PC-21??
With 49 units.

Hmm. Strikes me there isn't enough of them coming in to fulfill the role.
Add in 7 simulators that can run 10 hours a day rain, hail and shine and you have more than enough.

Although the engine can be de-rated, it would still be a heavy and complex aircraft for ab initio with presumably same approach speeds etc.
The engine can't be de-rated. It produces different power depending on IAS. 1050hp less than 80 kts. Increasing to 1600hp at 200 kts.
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