REVIEW | Southern Airways Express | Los Angeles (LAX) - Imperial (IPL) | Pilatus PC-12 | Economy

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  • čas přidán 28. 04. 2024
  • Join me as I take to the skies with Southern Airways Express on their Pilatus PC-12 for a commuter flight from Los Angeles to Imperial. In this review, I'll give you an in-depth look at the aircraft's performance, cabin comfort, and the overall service quality offered by the airline. Find out how this aircraft holds up for short regional trips and whether it's a good choice for your next flight. Don't forget to like and subscribe for more aviation content!
    - FLIGHT INFORMATION --
    Airline: Southern Airways Express (9X802)
    Aircraft: Pilatus PC-12/45
    Registration: N493SA
    Flight Time: 0hr 57min
    Seat: 6 - Economy Class
    From: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    To: Imperial County Airport (ILP)
    Date: April 1st, 2024
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Komentáře • 34

  • @crjetpilot
    @crjetpilot Před měsícem +13

    This plane is meant to be a workhorse, not an executive aircraft. They need to carry as many persons, baggage, and cargo to essential air route cities. More luxurious seats, overhead bins, or other items you feel this plane is lacking will not only cost money, but will cost weight. Making the plane heavier will require it to carry fewer passengers. I think they’ve done a great job of fulfilling their EAS role. I’d fly them, without hesitation! I miss seeing propliners at the air terminals.

  • @TUSAAL1
    @TUSAAL1 Před měsícem +3

    I grew up hanging out at IPL in the 70's as my dad worked there for Hughes Airwest. The terminal looks exactly like it did back then.

  • @KuostA
    @KuostA Před měsícem +3

    it would have been nice to hear you say 'thank you' to the woman who opened the gate and door for you at the end of the video there. pretty disappointed and not a good look that you didn't. Show respect to everyone, including the 'random workers' like her. They deserve it too.

  • @waynesilva3129
    @waynesilva3129 Před měsícem +1

    When I first soloed in 1970 San Diego. I have lost count how many commuters from the Navajo, to several different types of turbines trying to make a go of it by flying into imperial county.

  • @backandforthupanddow
    @backandforthupanddow Před měsícem +1

    I fly them between Phoenix and show low. I’ve had great experiences every time.

  • @jonasbrothersrockist
    @jonasbrothersrockist Před měsícem +1

    Great video.

  • @76notam
    @76notam Před 24 dny

    good report , i like this "little" company , the PC 12 is an excellent plane 👍..you appreciate more your fly i think in this type of plane than a more bigger ..;friendships from France 😉🤙..in France for example , we 've got an airline , from Brest ( in Britanny region, a town in France ) to Ouessant an isle on the Atlantic ocean ..with a "Grand Caravan " it take about 40mn ..a lovely travel with Finistair company 👍

  • @karlriegler9553
    @karlriegler9553 Před měsícem +1

    Awesome

  • @bagels377
    @bagels377 Před měsícem +1

    I fly the pc12ng/ngx for a private company. It’s an awesome airplane that’s a lot of fun to fly. I started flying for them right as they phased out their last /45(thankfully).

    • @KuostA
      @KuostA Před měsícem

      y thankfully?

  • @flyski7473
    @flyski7473 Před měsícem

    I remember back in the early 2000s they had a division Sun Air International that was merged to create Southern…I think.

  • @SilvioTech1
    @SilvioTech1 Před měsícem

    Wow, an inflight magazine. Didnt think airlines in the US still had them.

  • @jackmeyhoffer5107
    @jackmeyhoffer5107 Před měsícem +3

    Why would you refer to it as a private jet? It’s a single engine prop plane.

    • @Ponch426Hemi
      @Ponch426Hemi Před měsícem +4

      Turboprop. The distinction matters.

    • @jackmeyhoffer5107
      @jackmeyhoffer5107 Před měsícem

      @@Ponch426Hemi Regardless, it’s not a jet.

    • @Colorado_Ronin
      @Colorado_Ronin Před měsícem +2

      @@jackmeyhoffer5107technically has a jet engine lol

    • @jackmeyhoffer5107
      @jackmeyhoffer5107 Před měsícem

      @@Colorado_Ronin Really? Where is it? I only see a prop on the nose.

    • @harrisonc985
      @harrisonc985 Před měsícem +2

      you can land a turboprop like this pretty much anywhere while jets require a long runway.

  • @thecameramantraveler4830
    @thecameramantraveler4830 Před měsícem

    i'm surprised that the interior is not like a private and luxurious configuration, but more of a small squeeze cabin.

    • @GlobalAviationTravel
      @GlobalAviationTravel  Před měsícem +1

      I was too!

    • @dcam456
      @dcam456 Před měsícem

      Really?! If you want a private and luxurious experience you need to charter a private plane. Southern is a commuter airline.

    • @thecameramantraveler4830
      @thecameramantraveler4830 Před měsícem

      @@dcam456 yeah i know that.

    • @KuostA
      @KuostA Před měsícem

      @@thecameramantraveler4830 if u knew that, then why are you surprised...........? u clearly didn't 'know that.'

    • @thecameramantraveler4830
      @thecameramantraveler4830 Před 29 dny +1

      @@KuostA true

  • @PalmBeachDog
    @PalmBeachDog Před měsícem +1

    What was the meal service?

  • @travisp224
    @travisp224 Před měsícem

    MOKULELE!

  • @user-dn2qt2hw4x
    @user-dn2qt2hw4x Před měsícem

    No bathroom right?

  • @travisp224
    @travisp224 Před měsícem

    it should have stayed Mokulele, why they changed it i dont know, but not cool!

  • @user-ct6te2sw1c
    @user-ct6te2sw1c Před 28 dny

    Worst thing about that plane one engine if it goes it’s not good I’d rather have two engines if it was me

  • @nsbioy
    @nsbioy Před měsícem +4

    Private jet, lol