Thanks so much for such a detailed video and explanation, really appreciate all that insight. Lots a great information and I appreciate the correlation of real world applications. ;) I'll never fly one but I do enjoy trying to be authentic when I zip around looking at pixels.
Great video! What are your general rules for when to deploy flaps in a normal situation? For example, how far from the field will you go flaps 15, 30, etc.? Or is it based on being cleared for an approach and to land? Other? Thanks!
Thanks, Rich! Great question. The first stage of flap deflection in the PC-12 (0 to 15 degrees) takes a whopping 22 seconds to deploy (it's designed that way so as to not move faster than the pilot can trim), so I usually deploy those a bit farther out than I would in other airplanes of similar speed -- 3-5 miles flying miles from the threshold. The second stage, 15 to 30 degrees, goes faster and I usually extend those (unless I'm landing flaps fifteen) on base or a 2-mile final. Flaps forty is seldom used (short fields only). This allows for controlled, smooth speed reduction and trimming for a nice, stabilized approach. Cheers!
As long as you're entertaining questions about the PC-12, I have one. You mentioned reverse thrust on short fields. Does not the PC-12 use reverse thrust, along with beta, in general, for slowing down and taxing - even on long runways? It would seem to me that reverse thrust would preserve the brakes and therefore be encouraged. BTW: The PC-12 is one of the sexiest planes I've ever seen, IMO.
@@GeneStuart Hi Gene. I don't mind at all. However, watching your Pilatus PC-12 Approach and Landing Walkthrough (czcams.com/video/jzlNLKJkyOk/video.html) video went a long way in answering that question. Love your content. Consider your channel a resource for my PC-12 simming. Thanks
@@VirtualAviationAviator Glad it helped! I'm always looking for an excuse to talk about the PC-12, so keep the questions coming. And I love to hear that my videos are helping! Stay tuned.
I fly only PC 12 (part 135) with 12.000 hours in Pilatus and all I can say, excellent explanation with all important details on this subject in your video.
Thanks for making these videos, I love learning about my favorite airplane.
Thanks for watching! 😁
I like the crosswind component calculation "cheat."
What a flippin versatile aircraft
fantastic video thank you
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Thanks so much for such a detailed video and explanation, really appreciate all that insight. Lots a great information and I appreciate the correlation of real world applications. ;) I'll never fly one but I do enjoy trying to be authentic when I zip around looking at pixels.
Definitely! Glad to do it. As you can tell, I love talking about the Pilatus. lol
Great video! What are your general rules for when to deploy flaps in a normal situation? For example, how far from the field will you go flaps 15, 30, etc.? Or is it based on being cleared for an approach and to land? Other? Thanks!
Thanks, Rich! Great question. The first stage of flap deflection in the PC-12 (0 to 15 degrees) takes a whopping 22 seconds to deploy (it's designed that way so as to not move faster than the pilot can trim), so I usually deploy those a bit farther out than I would in other airplanes of similar speed -- 3-5 miles flying miles from the threshold. The second stage, 15 to 30 degrees, goes faster and I usually extend those (unless I'm landing flaps fifteen) on base or a 2-mile final. Flaps forty is seldom used (short fields only). This allows for controlled, smooth speed reduction and trimming for a nice, stabilized approach. Cheers!
As long as you're entertaining questions about the PC-12, I have one. You mentioned reverse thrust on short fields. Does not the PC-12 use reverse thrust, along with beta, in general, for slowing down and taxing - even on long runways? It would seem to me that reverse thrust would preserve the brakes and therefore be encouraged. BTW: The PC-12 is one of the sexiest planes I've ever seen, IMO.
Great question, Frank. And another great topic for a video. I'll post tonight! Mind if I feature your question?
@@GeneStuart Hi Gene. I don't mind at all. However, watching your Pilatus PC-12 Approach and Landing Walkthrough (czcams.com/video/jzlNLKJkyOk/video.html) video went a long way in answering that question. Love your content. Consider your channel a resource for my PC-12 simming. Thanks
@@VirtualAviationAviator Glad it helped! I'm always looking for an excuse to talk about the PC-12, so keep the questions coming. And I love to hear that my videos are helping! Stay tuned.
I fly only PC 12 (part 135) with 12.000 hours in Pilatus and all I can say, excellent explanation with all important details on this subject in your video.