How fast can a Pilatus PC-12 go?
313 mph
The Pilatus PC-12 has a maximum range (subject to headwinds, high altitude, hot temperatures, or higher capacity) of 1742 miles and a maximum speed of 313 mph.
Is PC-12 pressurized?
The PC-12 is the best-selling pressurized single-engine turbine-powered aircraft in the world and has been for several consecutive years, with 1,700 deliveries as of October 2019.
How long can a PC-12 fly?
And the PC-12 NG can fly the trip at maximum cruise speed of around 260 knots, not the much slower long-range speed. The reason it can reliably make the flight so many pilots want is because the PC-12 has more than 1,500 miles of still air range with a 1,200-pound payload.
Is a Pilatus PC-12 a jet?
The Pilatus PC-12 NG charter aircraft from Pacific Coast Jet is a single engine turbo prop aircraft with a very large cabin, and more than enough storage area for golf bags, skis or equipment. The cabin combines comfort and utility making flight time efficient time.
Do you need an endorsement for a turboprop?
In addition to the private pilot’s license you already have, it’s important to know what other certifications and endorsements are essential for turboprop planes. Most importantly, you should look into getting a high altitude endorsement, complex endorsement, and high performance endorsement.
Which King Air is the fastest?
King Air 350
The Blackhawk-upgraded King Air 350 features Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67A engines, producing 1,050 SHP up to 25,000 feet, while stock King Air 350 engines begin losing horsepower at 15,000 feet.
Why do planes fly at 35000 feet?
A balance between operating costs and fuel efficiency is achieved somewhere around 35,000 feet, which is why commercial airplanes usually fly at that altitude. Most commercial airplanes cruise at an altitude of nearly 35,000 feet—around 6.62 miles (10,600 meters) in the air!
What kind of license do you need to fly a turboprop?
In the United States, you must obtain a type rating endorsement to act as pilot in command (PIC) of any size or type of turbojet-powered aircraft. You also need a type rating endorsement to fly a turboprop aircraft that exceeds the maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) standard of 12,500 lbs.