#Pilatus PC-12

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NASA PC-12 – Latest Technology for Urban Transport Systems

James “J.D.” Demers, chief of flight operations at NASA Glenn, looks over the PC-12 aircraft when it arrives at the center.Credits: NASA The NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland has found a new aircraft that will be used for a wide range of aeronautical research programs. The PC-12 is a versatile turboprop that can fly at both high and low altitudes, with good fuel efficiency and the cargo…

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Courchevel, France - 1,700+/- feet with a near 19% grade. Rejected takeoff? lol Never heard of her.

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all aboard the Pride plane

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Maintenance on the Flightcraft ramp

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**NASA's 4K Video Streaming Milestone**: A team at NASA's Glenn Research Center has achieved the extraordinary feat of streaming 4K video footage from an aircraft to the International Space Station using optical laser communications. This groundbreaking technology can transmit data ten to 100 times faster than traditional radio frequency systems. The success of these laser communication tests lays the groundwork for high-definition video conferencing for astronauts on the moon during the Artemis missions and beyond.

- **Diamond Mantle Discovery on Mercury**: New research using data from NASA's Messenger spacecraft has uncovered a surprising diamond mantle beneath Mercury's crust. Scientists speculate that Mercury once had a carbon-rich magma ocean, leading to the formation of this diamond mantle. This discovery not only changes our understanding of Mercury but also sheds light on its rapid cooling and shortened volcanic era, making it starkly different from other rocky planets like Earth or Mars.

- **NASA's ICON Mission Insights**: NASA's ICON mission, launched in October 2019, has concluded but has provided unprecedented insights into the ionosphere, the outermost layer of Earth's atmosphere. One of its most stunning achievements was capturing data that showcased the intricate relationship between space weather and Earth's weather. ICON's measurements revealed how terrestrial winds and space weather interactions generate complex electric and magnetic fields, transforming our understanding of this dynamic system.

- **James Webb Space Telescope's Super Jupiter Imaging**: The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully imaged a super Jupiter in the nearby Epsilon Indi system, setting the stage for a new era of exoplanet research. This monumental discovery allows scientists to study colder gas giant planets in much more detail than ever before. The data revealed intriguing characteristics about the planet's atmospheric composition, suggesting substantial amounts of heavy elements like carbon. This discovery advances our understanding of planet formation processes and the late stages of planetary system development.

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Trick or treat!

You get:

Pilatus PC-12

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Switzerland Planning To Retire F-5s In 2027

F-5

Credit: Tony Osborne/Aviation Week

Swiss commanders have outlined plans to retire the Northrop F-5 Tiger combat aircraft in 2027, bringing to an end its famous international aerobatic team, the Patrouille Suisse.

As the Swiss Air Force prepares for the arrival of the first Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter in 2028, commanders have concluded that the service has “neither the need, personnel, finances or infrastructure,” to keep the F-5 Tiger fleet in operation during the transition to the F-35, service chiefs declared on March 15.

But the service’s F/A-18 Hornet fleet will continue to operate until 2030 once the F-35 has been introduced.

Commanders have already concluded that the Tigers cannot be used for air policing because of their outdated sensors and armaments. So the 25-strong fleet has been relegated to secondary duties, including target towing, training and aerobatic displays. Tiger operations, officials say, are currently relieving the F/A-18 Hornet fleet of such secondary tasks, extending Hornet life.

The F-5’s retirement will bring an end to the Patrouille Suisse aerobatic team, which has flown the F-5 since 1994, replacing Hawker Hunters.

Officials say they still want to retain a flight demonstration team “to demonstrate the work, capabilities and importance of the Air Force to a wide audience.” But the most sensible solution is to make the existing Swiss Air Force PC-7 display team—flying the Pilatus PC-7 turboprop trainer—the flagship aerobatic team for the service.

Maintaining the Patrouille Suisse’s operation of the F-5 beyond 2027 would demand investments to be made in ejection seats, aircraft avionics and navigation. At least 12 aircraft would need to be kept operational—10 single-seat and two twin-seat aircraft. Officials say such an investment would cost around 9 million Swiss francs ($10.2 million).

The plans will now be discussed with Security Policy Committees in the Swiss Parliament.

The pensioning off of the Patrouille Suisse could mark the beginning of the end for some of Europe’s best-known aerobatic teams, which are reliant on increasingly older aircraft. The Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows fly Hawks that are around 50 years old—the team is the last operator of the BAE Systems T1 model Hawk in the UK. Spain’s Patrulla Aguila team continues to fly the CASA C-101 Aviojet even though the type has been withdrawn from the training role. Italy had planned to introduce Leonardo’s M345 as the mount for the Frecce Tricolori that flies the Aermacchi MB339, but the transition has yet to take place due to the delayed introduction of the M345 into Italian service.

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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What on Earth is this motherfucker talking about

Joe Biden has literally nothing to do with the F-35. The Joint Strike Fighter program (which produced the F-35) was started under Bill Clinton, the design finalist (the X-35) was selected under George W. Bush, orders for the aircraft were placed under the Obama Administration, and the F-35A and C actually entered production during-- you guessed it, the Trump Administration. (F-35B started at the tail of the Obama Admin) The only thing Joe's done is not cancel the order- something Trump could have done when he was president!

The F-35 in question did not fall out of the sky. In fact the problems was that it did the opposite-- kept flying on autopilot after the pilot ejected. If it dropped like a rock, it would have been much easier to find.

"Two Engines for reliability" -- ha! Here's a list of manned, single-engine aircraft in active use by the U.S. military: the MH/AH-6M Little Bird (attack helicopter), the F-16 Fighting Falcon (Fighter Jet), the T-6 Texan II (Turboprop Trainer), the T-45 Goshawk (Jet Trainer), the TH-57B Sea Ranger (Helicopter Trainer), the T-41D Mescalero (aka the Cessna 172), the T-51A Cessna (aka the Cessna 152), the T-53A Kadet II (aka the Cirrus SR20), the TH-1H Iroquois (Trainer Helicopter, aka the "Huey"), the U-2S Dragon Lady (High-Altitude Reconnaissance), the U-28A Draco (aka the Pilatus PC-12), the UH-1N Twin Huey (Utility Helicopter), and the AV-8B Harrier II (VTOL/"Jump Jet" Fighter); that's 13 aircraft, not including the F-35! You'll note the Harrier sounds a lot like our friend the Lightning-- that is because the F-35(B) is the AV-8B's replacement. I have no idea why he thinks two engines is always better. The F-16, arguably the most cost-effective modern fighter ever built, is a single engine plane. Literally nobody is going to argue we should retire the F-16 because it doesn't have redundant engines. That's absurd.

The "Praying Mantis". I have literally never heard anyone call the B757 the "Praying Mantis". Perhaps he's simply lost his mind.

The most popular airliner among commercial pilots? The data is a little sparse, but the most commonly recurring aircraft I've seen are the 777, the 747, the A380, the 737. The 757 comes up occasionally, but it's not exactly a domineering position. Most pilots' favorite aircraft is the one they fly. The most produced airliner? The 737 with ~11,000, then the A320 ~10,000, and then the 727 with ~1,800.

Literally nobody should have listened to you regarding the 737 MAX. In fact, it's worth pointing out it was your FAA that allowed the 737 MAX to certified as a 737, that the MCAS and Fly-By-Wire were not substantially different from previously certified 737s, and that Boeing was capable of and trustworthy in conducting their self-evaluation. Your administration chose to leave the "red tape" and regulation at the door, and it killed 346 people. (Obviously Trump did not make decisions in the FAA, but he's as guilty as he reasonably could be)

Eat My Ass

The 737 is not ugly :(

Eat My Ass

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Pilatus to Expand Footprint in the United States

Swiss aircraft manufacturer Pilatus has announced plans to develop a flagship sales, design, and service center in Bradenton, Florida. The company, known for its popular PC-12 single-engine turboprop and PC-24 Super Versatile Jet, signed an agreement with Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (KSRQ) officials to construct the facility on 17 acres of airport property. The new Customer Center,…

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2020 PILATUS PC-12 NGX. For sale.

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Pilatus Delivers First PC-12 NGX to Tradewind Aviation

Pilatus Delivers First PC-12 NGX to Tradewind Aviation

Tradewind Aviation accepted delivery of their first PC-12 NGX during a ceremonial handover at the Pilatus US subsidiary in Broomfield, Colorado. The delivery marks the first of twenty PC-12 NGXs to be delivered to Tradewind’s headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut, over the next five years. Pilatus and Tradewind Aviation executives gathered to celebrate the milestone at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan…

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Pilatus: We developed the all new PC 12 24 from the ground up with unmatched Swiss engineering for use on rough, unimproved fields.

A 41 year old Gulfstream III: Hold my Southern Comfort old son.

This plane was recovered after being abandoned by the Jalisco cartel somewhere in Mexico, from what I was told. I regularly fly in a CJ4, which is a smaller version of this GIII, and some other similar GA aircraft. Touching down on the mains while holding the nose up to keep the gear from being ripped off is a feat in itself. Running her down this lumpy ass patch of ground at 130kts and getting her in the air afterward? Fucking amazing, esp with the gigantic balls of steel the PIC and FO were clearly packing.

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Lakeland Private Air Charter expands fleet

Tryp Air Charter, based out of Lakeland Linder International Airport, expanded its fleet and upgraded one of its planes due to an increase in demand for charter flights. In the second quarter of 2024, the company documented a 40% increase in private charter services according to a release. It expects a similar forecast for the third quarter and purchased a Pilatus PC-12 aircraft to keep up with…

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Native Air Pilatus PC-12 released

Welsh Models released a 1:144 scale resin and metal kit for the Pilatus PC-12 with Native Air livery. Details and prices are available on the website at . Kits are ready for immediate shipping. Details and prices available from the website at www.welshmodels.co.uk Kits are available for immediate shipping. SL607R – Pilatus PC-12 in Native Air – 1:144 Please remember, when contacting retailers or…

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Sierra Nevada to Restore Uzbekistan’s Pilatus Cargo Aircraft for $64M

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More Questions on Oshkosh - and the Pilatus PC-12 Fall From 26,000 Feet