#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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Switzerland Planning To Retire F-5s In 2027

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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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Award Winner by Treflyn Lloyd-Roberts Via Flickr: Irish PC-12 280 departs from RAF Fairford having taken part in the 2022 Royal International Air Tattoo. This aircraft won the Concours d' Elegance award for best static display aircraft at the show. Aircraft: Irish Air Corps/An tAerchór Pilatus PC-12 NG 280 from 104 Squadron. Location: RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, UK.

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

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2011 Pilatus PC 12 on final to Scottsdale Airport, Az

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ST. BARTH EXECUTIVE STARTS REGULAR SERVICES WITH P2012 STOL The new aircraft allows the Caribbean-based carrier to open up new routes.

St. Barth, Guadeloupe - Tecnam announced today that St. Barth Executive, the French VIP airline based in the Caribbean, has commenced scheduled operations with the two P2012 STOLs already delivered. A third P2012 is scheduled for September. The first passenger flight was operated on August 1st from Guadeloupe (SBH/TFFR) to St Barth (SBH/TFFJ) and has been operated under the AIR INTER ILES brand by St Barth Executive. With a standard schedule of three flights per day, and up to six flights per day during the high season, this 50-minute flight will allow for a constant, affordable, dependable, and distinguished daily connection for locals and tourists between the islands. This new route has been eagerly awaited as it is connecting islands that were previously only accessible by boat. The Short Take-Off and Landing variant of the P2012 is the perfect platform for a unique environment like the West Indies, especially for runways like Saint-Barthélemy that require a significant approach gradient due to the very close proximity of a hill on the approach path. The P2012 STOL, with its 425m takeoff distance and its 360m landing distance, coupled to a certified “10° (17.5%) steep approach” grants outstanding performance over the 646 metre long runway. Tecnam's innovative and modern design of an aircraft built with commuter passengers in mind will allow St Barth Executive to bring the comfort and luxury of modern amenities and ergonomic design to their service in the Caribbean, providing a high level of service to their communities. Comfortably seating nine passengers with one or two crew, the P2012 STOL is a new generation, turbocharged, twin-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft. The introduction to the St Barth Executive fleet will offer experiences that discerning travellers expect, such as premium interiors, in-seat power, superior legroom and under-seat stowage. Giovanni Pascale Langer, Tecnam Managing Director, said: “"We are delighted that St Barth Executive has chosen the P2012 STOL. Today we celebrate the start of operations at St. Barth Executive and congratulate Vincent on his professionalism and passion. We are proud that an Italian, European aircraft allows greater mobility and transport in the Caribbean islands!” Vincent Beauvarlet – Président, St Barth Executive, said: "We are very pleased to have met our deadlines with TECNAM. This was made possible by a great teamwork with TECNAM and St. Barth Executive, which led us to start operations on time. We carried out dozens of hours of training and pilot releases, which allowed us to test the performance and operation of the STOL, which met the specifications perfectly. The P2012 lands and takes off perfectly in St Barth and offers us an attractive payload. Finally, we have an air vector that allows us to connect our islands with controlled operating costs. Once again, we would like to thank TECNAM for their continued commitment and support, as well as their availability day and night. Our thanks also go to the French Civil Aviation Authority, which has also found the resources to enable us to open these routes on time for the benefit of the populations of all these islands". Learn more about the P2012 STOL: https://tecnam.com/aircraft/p2012-stol/ About St Barth Executive St Barth Executive is a VIP Air Charter company located in St Barth, offering direct flights connecting St Barts with the US, the Caribbean and Latin America, ensuring the safest and finest travel experience. Founded in 2018, based in St Barth, with secondary bases in Guadeloupe and St Martin, St Barth Executive is a French operator EASA-certificated, managing and operating a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 NG/ NGX and now Tecnam P2012 https://www.stbarthexecutive.com/ #flyeuropesocial #flyeurope

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VIDEO: Ukrainian Air Force releases incredible video of a MiG-29 in a passage "scratling" the ground

It is not clear what the purpose was, but in the ongoing war, Ukrainian pilots often fly low to avoid Russian radars and surface-to-air missiles.

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 04/12/2023 - 12:00in Military, Videos

A new video shared by the Ukrainian Air Force shows a MiG-29 jet fighter making an extremely low passage.

Over the weekend we posted on our Instagram profile an incredible video of the Ukrainian Air Force that shows a MiG-29 fighter making an incredibly low passage in the aviation field, very close to the ground, before climbing back to the sky.

The video of the low passage of the Soviet-era jet was posted on Thursday by the Ukrainian Air Force, but it is not clear when or where it was filmed. And the service did not inform why the jet was flying in this condition.

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The publication of the video comes at a time when Ukrainian pilots have to fly low to avoid radar detection, to avoid surface-to-air missiles. Flying low therefore has its advantages, but it is risky.

The serious threat posed by surface-to-air missile batteries on both sides of the war - from the Russian S-300 and S-400 to the mixing of Soviet and Western Ukrainian systems - prevented either side from achieving air superiority. Both Russia and Ukraine are still putting aircraft in the air, but this often requires a different type of flight, keeping distance from enemy terrain.

And there are many examples of low flights, although usually not as low as the video posted by the Ukrainian Air Force.

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"At very low altitudes, you can mask the terrain, making it difficult to detect radars or other systems," said Guy Snodgrass, a former U.S. naval aviator and TOPGUN instructor, about low flights in general. And, "if a system detects you, the launch window will be much narrower than at higher altitudes."

Flying low is not necessarily more difficult, but it requires certain skills, according to Snodgrass. "Flying lower is not necessarily more difficult, although it requires more tasks and requires more concentration. Most of the time is spent focusing on avoiding the terrain, which reduces the time available to perform higher order tasks, such as scanning radar, talking on the radio or navigating," he said.

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At higher altitudes, pilots have more time to react and can more easily avoid involuntarily crashing their planes to the ground. "We always say: 'speed is life... altitude is life insurance,'" Snodgrass added. It's an exchange. Flying at lower altitudes makes it more difficult for the enemy to detect and attack the aircraft, but it also potentially puts the plane at greater risk of accident.

As for the MiG in the Ukrainian Air Force video, it doesn't seem that it could get lower.

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Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has work published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. Uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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