Isn't the landing speed of the P24 much lower than that of the other jets mentioned and in fact even slower than many small turbine equivalents. This should make gravel landings a lot more manageable.
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Hmm. Still no enlightenment from our friends from Western Section. Let's try again.
Yes, I too reckon the WA ones must have done quite a few unsealed strip landings and takeoffs, given how much this capability was talked up in the media and PR fanfare that accompanied the aircraft's arrival into Australia. Perhaps someone from Western Section can enlighten us. |
As there seems to be no PR or fanfare for natural surface ( non town / mining sites ) operations it’s not unreasonable to assume that the PC24 hasn’t ventured there yet. Maybe still putting approvals / exemptions in place with casa |
Originally Posted by megle2
(Post 10491764)
As there seems to be no PR or fanfare for natural surface ( non town / mining sites ) operations it’s not unreasonable to assume that the PC24 hasn’t ventured there yet. Maybe still putting approvals / exemptions in place with casa The so called 'first' operational flight recently AS-EN (sealed to sealed Rwy) took over 30 mins longer than conventional jets currently in operation means the 'urgency' is not there! |
Folks,
It is really grossly premature to start condemning or otherwise this aircraft in its role with the RFDS, my best guess would be a year or two of operation until a real assessment of its best use can be made. It does have capabilities that make it well suited for the job, particularly the big back door, trailing link main gear and quite low approach speeds, to name just a couple that come to mind --- give it time for everybody to work out the best integration into the system. But I guess the perpetual knockers can't help themselves. Tootle pip!! |
“ But I guess the perpetual knockers can't help themselves “ No not at all. There is lot of interest in this project. It’s reasonable to expect some positive results a lot sooner than your suggested two years. |
Originally Posted by LeadSled
(Post 10491833)
Folks,
It is really grossly premature to start condemning or otherwise this aircraft in its role with the RFDS, my best guess would be a year or two of operation until a real assessment of its best use can be made. It does have capabilities that make it well suited for the job, particularly the big back door, trailing link main gear and quite low approach speeds, to name just a couple that come to mind --- give it time for everybody to work out the best integration into the system. But I guess the perpetual knockers can't help themselves. Tootle pip!! |
The PC does have onboard APU ability, just not the normal set up. |
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Originally Posted by tio540
(Post 10491953)
It should become apparent immediately that a jet with no APU is unsuitable for patient transfers, in 40+ degree heat. Most ambulances have been airconditoned since the 1980’s. |
Originally Posted by compressor stall
(Post 10491989)
A it is immediately apparent that you have no knowledge of the aircraft systems. |
Why does air conditioning need to originate from an APU, as opposed to other on board means? |
Gravel Kit's and soft ground Ops
Early in the 70's the Essendon based Reg 203 Op in those days was "BizJets" and they started with a Falcon 20 which was modified for Gravel Ops, different tyres, larger diameter, not sure now, long time ago
It's my understanding and I stand corrected; the Hawker 700/800/900's are all gravel approved ex the factory, all you require is the AFM supplement. Antennae protection strips etc For the Citation 500/550 Citation I and Citation II, a gravel certification was possible with a nose wheel 'spin up' kit, these were also approved for 'soft ground' Ops, ie:Grass etc. It's all to do with the MLG undercarriage oleo leg fairing not striking the ground. The Citation 560 Encore has Gravel kit available, but soft ground Ops not permitted due oleo leg fairing clearance. It's all in the AFM supplement. I don't know of any gravel kit that is approved for wet runways There is a kit available for the C525 series of CJ jets, there is one in PNG with a kit fitted, dry runway and gravel only, no grass. T/O and landing charts are factored for gravel use. Some models have a reduced T/O mass. Thrust reversers not to be used for gravel Ops. Again, I stand corrected on what I have said, times change, memory becomes blurred over 40 years I hope the RFDS enjoy their PC-24's, good luck to them. IMHO not the smartest choice but time will tell. Costly for them to operate. Williams engines on the TAP Elite/Gold 'power by the hour' programmes require compressor rinse after every days flight in Coastal environments. Pilot's can di it, but it does tie up a lot of staff. |
it is immediately apparent that you have no knowledge of the aircraft systems. |
I believe the STB engine on the PC-24, an aircraft of which I have NO real knowledge of other than reading a glossy brochure, has an APU mode; reduced RPM and importantly noise levels.
The aircraft AFM will have any requirements for a pilot to be seated at the controls as part of the 'Limitations' section, for ground op of the r/h engine; regardless that does not stop the operator from obtaining a local CASA dispensation to operate in APU mode with no-one at the controls. Just present a safety risk analysis synopsis. |
Originally Posted by megle2
(Post 10491931)
“ But I guess the perpetual knockers can't help themselves “ No not at all. There is lot of interest in this project. It’s reasonable to expect some positive results a lot sooner than your suggested two years. But --- that is not what I said, is it?? What I said was directed at how some experience will, hopefully, lead to the best exploitation of the aircraft's capabilities in a mixed fleet. That sort of "best practice" result doesn't happen over night. I don't see any other light jet that has the potential of this aircraft "out of the box", so to speak, for RFDS, and initial service introduction elsewhere has been relatively trouble free so far. I do not that the next production batch will incorporate a number of improvements, the result of in-service experience so far, as it should be --- but I have seen no reports that the aircraft's performance, including operating costs, are other than forecast. Indeed, the initial production seems to have defied the old adage: "Never by a low serial number aircraft new". Tootle pip!! |
Being part of the new type launch customer programme it would be reasonable to expect the RFDS got a 'Honeymoon' deal on the purchase price. A common benefit for a new type into a country.
The operating cost of the aircraft should not be a variable; I would assume there is a smart group of people at RFDS and as such they would be paying Williams TAP/Elite for 'power by the hour' and the top programme includes overhaul, repairs and rental engine. So no outlay other than the hourly rate. The Avionics would be covered under a similar programme. The airframe has a warranty attached to cover anything other than 'fair wear and tear'. So why are people bitching about the operating costs? The only variable would be an unpredictable fuel cost depending on where the uplift is made. |
I believe the RFDS were also the launch customer for the PC12. I wonder how much their experiences in them contributed to design modifications in later models. |
They couldn't be described as 'quiet'. Are they more turbo - jet than fan? A bit 'smokey' too. Heard a story of a 6 week 'upgrade' for one of them.
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Isn't the landing speed of the P24 much lower than that of the other jets mentioned and in fact even slower than many small turbine equivalents. |
Originally Posted by 601
(Post 10493712)
What is the approach speed for the P24 at MLW?
https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/dat...-Factsheet.pdf
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