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Thinking of buying one of these

Leongsam

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http://www.aerospace-technology.com/projects/pilatus_pc12/pilatus_pc121.html

pc12_1.jpg


Does anyone have any experience in using one of these for regular commutes? Please PM me if you do.
 

ByTheWay

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By the way do u welcome Chinese (Tiongs) passengers?
GoPro cameras are ugly.


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Leongsam

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What is the price?

And also the maintenance every year?

Thanks Boss.

About NZD2.5 million.

Maintenance will be $10,000 to $15,000 for every 100 hours of flight.

A new engine costs $120,000.
 

shctaw

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NZD2.5m. Wow.

It make private jet chartered look cheap by comparison.

But to the mega rich; it is jest a peanut.
 

Leongsam

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why buy this? have u looked at the Cessna 208 Caravan? Its about half the price, and lower fuel burn. U Have to indicate what you are using it for and the typical range u will use.

I was researching planes that can make it across the ditch from NZ to Sydney.


Cessna 208:

<big>Performance</big>

  • Cruise speed: 197 mph (171 kn; 317 km/h)
  • Range: 1,240 mi (1,078 nmi; 1,996 km) with max fuel and reserves
  • Service ceiling: 25,000 ft (7,620 m)
  • Rate of climb: 770 ft/min (3.9 m/s)
  • Wing loading: 31.36 lb/sq ft (153.1 kg/m[SUP]2[/SUP])

PC-12:

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 500 km/h (312.5 mph/270 KTAS/280 KTAS @ 20000 ft (PC-12NG))
  • Stall speed: 120 km/h (74.8 mph/ 65 KCAS/66 KCAS (PC-12NG))
  • Service ceiling: 9,150 m (30,000 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 512 m/min at sea level (1,680 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 174.3 kg/m² (35.7 lb/ft²)
  • Power/mass: 3.7 kg/shp (8.2 lb/shp)
  • Range 0 passenger: 3,389 km (1,830 nm)
  • Range 9 passenger: 2,804 km (1,753 mi) (1,513 nm)
 

krafty

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i am thinking of buying one of these...:o

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Ralders

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i am thinking of buying one of these...:o

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Knn act cute again.
go suck cock n die.
 

Leongsam

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Why not look at planes with 2 engines? It might be more $$$ but is safer in case one of the engines develops problems.

If we worried about such things, powered flight would never have been invented.

Life is always a balance between risk and reward.

However, I need to do further research as there are legislated restrictions on single engined planes flying across large expanses of water.
 

Agoraphobic

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Regular commute??? No way chum. I do not belong to elite class, just a common working man. Gosh, you are one lucky bloke to go shopping for such items. If I were in the position to purchase a Rich Boy's Toy, I'd be looking at a sailing yacht, at least I'd be able to take friends and family out and party out there. BTW, flying one of these, you can booze and fly, no cops up there to stop ya to get ya to take a breathalyser test. Have fun!

Cheers!

...........Does anyone have any experience in using one of these for regular commutes? Please PM me if you do.
 

sadshishamo

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If you have the moolah the the PC looks superior in all the performance aspects especially the ceiling . This is useful to avoid weather buildups vertically as well as saving on fuel.

I was researching planes that can make it across the ditch from NZ to Sydney.


Cessna 208:

<big>Performance</big>

  • Cruise speed: 197 mph (171 kn; 317 km/h)
  • Range: 1,240 mi (1,078 nmi; 1,996 km) with max fuel and reserves
  • Service ceiling: 25,000 ft (7,620 m)
  • Rate of climb: 770 ft/min (3.9 m/s)
  • Wing loading: 31.36 lb/sq ft (153.1 kg/m[SUP]2[/SUP])

PC-12:

Performance

  • Cruise speed: 500 km/h (312.5 mph/270 KTAS/280 KTAS @ 20000 ft (PC-12NG))
  • Stall speed: 120 km/h (74.8 mph/ 65 KCAS/66 KCAS (PC-12NG))
  • Service ceiling: 9,150 m (30,000 ft)
  • Rate of climb: 512 m/min at sea level (1,680 ft/min)
  • Wing loading: 174.3 kg/m² (35.7 lb/ft²)
  • Power/mass: 3.7 kg/shp (8.2 lb/shp)
  • Range 0 passenger: 3,389 km (1,830 nm)
  • Range 9 passenger: 2,804 km (1,753 mi) (1,513 nm)
 

johnny333

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If we worried about such things, powered flight would never have been invented.

Life is always a balance between risk and reward.

However, I need to do further research as there are legislated restrictions on single engined planes flying across large expanses of water.



I spend plenty of $$ on organic foods & supplements. I see it as an investment because I have only one life & I want to enjoy it.


For me safety is very important factor & not about rules & regulations. It is a personal choice but if you cannot afford a 2 prop plane then maybe you should do a rethink & fly commercial. Or save more $ until you can afford an extra engine:smile:
 
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