Pilatus PC 24 - new GA aircraft
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Those who think that operating an exec jet means flying a few wealthy celebs around usually get a rude awakening when they find 2-300 hours a year does not pay the bills,
My charter business is:
10% medevac
20% celebs etc
20% freight (usually outsize)
15% cram as many in as you can brigade (min 10 pax)
10% I want to go now and I mean now
25% Rescue of broken Cessnas/Lears/Challengers/etc
It has to be 99.9% reliable to cater for our biggest segment. Any one suggest a suitable aircraft? I do love my old Hawkers but I am tempted.
Those who think that operating an exec jet means flying a few wealthy celebs around usually get a rude awakening when they find 2-300 hours a year does not pay the bills,
My charter business is:
10% medevac
20% celebs etc
20% freight (usually outsize)
15% cram as many in as you can brigade (min 10 pax)
10% I want to go now and I mean now
25% Rescue of broken Cessnas/Lears/Challengers/etc
It has to be 99.9% reliable to cater for our biggest segment. Any one suggest a suitable aircraft? I do love my old Hawkers but I am tempted.
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As someone who has been flying cargo in a PC-12 for the last 6 years I can attest that the PC-12 has changed the Air Freight industry. The demands of the industry have changed and Pilatus and the PC-24 are ahead of the curve.
Right now the US automotive industry is being supplemented by Mexican, and Canadian plants. Just in time manufacturing is here to stay and so manufactures routinely need parts rushed from Mexico to Detroit, from Canada to Mexico and all over the US. The ability to fly a 2,500 lb payload non stop from the US/Canadian Border to the US/Mexican border in a matter of a couple hours single pilot, will make a PC-24 an Ideal airplane for cargo.
Only thing preventing this airplane from becoming a mainstay in Cargo Aviation is the fact that Pilatus won't take any more orders untill 2020.
I my mind who wouldn't want a PC-24? It can do Medivac, Cargo ,Business, International, Unimproved Runways, Short Commuter, Possible Military use. Just try and name an money making sector in aviation who couldn't in some manner use a PC24?
Right now the US automotive industry is being supplemented by Mexican, and Canadian plants. Just in time manufacturing is here to stay and so manufactures routinely need parts rushed from Mexico to Detroit, from Canada to Mexico and all over the US. The ability to fly a 2,500 lb payload non stop from the US/Canadian Border to the US/Mexican border in a matter of a couple hours single pilot, will make a PC-24 an Ideal airplane for cargo.
Only thing preventing this airplane from becoming a mainstay in Cargo Aviation is the fact that Pilatus won't take any more orders untill 2020.
I my mind who wouldn't want a PC-24? It can do Medivac, Cargo ,Business, International, Unimproved Runways, Short Commuter, Possible Military use. Just try and name an money making sector in aviation who couldn't in some manner use a PC24?
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She flew!
Successful first flight of the PC24 this morning, 09:58 central european summer time. Just in time to spread the news at EBACE, too.
Looked great for sure!
A first photo:
PC24 Jetvisuals
Looked great for sure!
A first photo:
PC24 Jetvisuals
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PC-24 looks larger than a Phenom 300. What is the closest match size-wise whether in production still or not? Looks closer to Hawker 125-800 size doesn't it? Talking about the cabin space, not the whole jet.
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The test aircraft was passing through Prestwick yesterday, on its way back to Stans from North American flight testing. It is a real stunner when seen close up - really good build quality. Apparently Vref is about 90 knots! I would have liked to see double nose-wheel though on a plane that has such good hot/high and off-piste capability.
Thanks for posting - it is a versatile jet!
I wonder why the ground spoilers appear to take so long to deploy on touchdown?
I wonder why the ground spoilers appear to take so long to deploy on touchdown?
Looks like a great ship. I wonder how long the compressor and turbine blades will last. At least with their turboprops they had really good particle separators, what’s on the jet to prevent FOD and dust/sand issues?
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We need to keep in mind that a business jet with short field unpaved runways capabilities has to be designed ruggedized. This would penalize performances and range and material choice. You cannot use too much secondary composite structure if you want to take off and land from gravel.
