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We Fly: Pilatus PC-12 NG

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Pilatus PC-12 NG is a highly versatile single-engine turboprop aircraft, lauded for its ability to perform diverse missions from executive transport and cargo hauling to operating from short, unimproved runways.
  • The NG model incorporates significant upgrades, including a more powerful engine, electrically actuated landing gear, aerodynamic refinements for increased speed, a five-blade composite propeller for enhanced performance and reduced noise, and an advanced Honeywell Primus Apex avionics suite.
  • It features a spacious and customizable cabin with a massive cargo door, accommodating various configurations for passengers or large items, making it ideal for roles like medical services, law enforcement, and private ownership.
  • Pilatus, a financially stable Swiss company, emphasizes continuous product evolution and invests in the future workforce through extensive apprenticeship programs.
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Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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