Pilatus PC-21
The Pilatus PC-21 is a single-turboprop, low swept wing monoplane advanced trainer with a stepped tandem cockpit. It is manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland.
Pilatus Aircraft Limited rolled out the PC-21 training aircraft in May 2002. The PC-21 expanded envelope trainer aircraft is designed to fulfil the requirements for basic, advanced and fighter lead-in training for pilots and, if required, weapon systems officers (WSO).
The aircraft combines the procurement and operating costs of current-generation turboprop aircraft with a jet training capability. It has a higher wing loading that is more characteristic of a jet and the engine's power output is regulated by using a sophisticated power management system.
The aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-68B turboprop engine rated at 1,600 hp with a Hartzell E8991 KX five-bladed graphite propeller. The engine is fitted with a digital power management system which brings up full power at speeds over 360km/h and gives the trainer aircraft a jet-like response.
Various modifications for RF 7.5 to get realistic jet like model flight performance.
This model has a turboprop engine, 5 blade propeller, landing flaps, and brakes.
Landing flaps on the Interlink controller channel 6 rotary knob. Other RealFlight model variants had the flaps mixed in with the throttle. For this model variant that setup was discarded.
Fly with the Interlink channel 8 three position switch in the position closest to you. To engage brakes click one position away from you.
Fly with the channel 5 rate switch in the “High” position.
Flies similarly to the model in YouTube video
This is a slick high performance aircraft. Lands well with or without flaps. Worth adding to your collection.
The Pilatus PC-21 is a single-turboprop, low swept wing monoplane advanced trainer with a stepped tandem cockpit. It is manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland.
Pilatus Aircraft Limited rolled out the PC-21 training aircraft in May 2002. The PC-21 expanded envelope trainer aircraft is designed to fulfil the requirements for basic, advanced and fighter lead-in training for pilots and, if required, weapon systems officers (WSO).
The aircraft combines the procurement and operating costs of current-generation turboprop aircraft with a jet training capability. It has a higher wing loading that is more characteristic of a jet and the engine's power output is regulated by using a sophisticated power management system.
The aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-68B turboprop engine rated at 1,600 hp with a Hartzell E8991 KX five-bladed graphite propeller. The engine is fitted with a digital power management system which brings up full power at speeds over 360km/h and gives the trainer aircraft a jet-like response.
Various modifications for RF 7.5 to get realistic jet like model flight performance.
This model has a turboprop engine, 5 blade propeller, landing flaps, and brakes.
Landing flaps on the Interlink controller channel 6 rotary knob. Other RealFlight model variants had the flaps mixed in with the throttle. For this model variant that setup was discarded.
Fly with the Interlink channel 8 three position switch in the position closest to you. To engage brakes click one position away from you.
Fly with the channel 5 rate switch in the “High” position.
Flies similarly to the model in YouTube video
This is a slick high performance aircraft. Lands well with or without flaps. Worth adding to your collection.
