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The PC-6 is famous in the aviation world for its Short Take-off and Landing (STOL) performance on almost any type of terrain; it can take-off within a distance of 195 metres (640 ft) and land within a distance of 130 metres (427 ft) while carrying a payload of 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). | The PC-6 is famous in the aviation world for its Short Take-off and Landing (STOL) performance on almost any type of terrain; it can take-off within a distance of 195 metres (640 ft) and land within a distance of 130 metres (427 ft) while carrying a payload of 1,500 kg (3,300 lb). | ||
==Aircraf help== | == Aircraf help == | ||
{| class="prettytable" | {| class="prettytable" | ||
|Ctrl-l | |Ctrl-l | ||
|toggle Tailwheel Lock | |toggle Tailwheel Lock | ||
|} | |} | ||
===Takeoff=== | === Takeoff === | ||
* Flaps down 10 degrees. | * Flaps down 10 degrees. | ||
* Apply 100% Engine RPM While accelerating raise the tail. | * Apply 100% Engine RPM While accelerating raise the tail. | ||
* Be prepared to use Rudder to counteract Swing. | * Be prepared to use Rudder to counteract Swing. | ||
===Climb and cruise=== | === Climb and cruise === | ||
* The plane picks up speed fast so be sure to raise Flaps below 80 kts. | * The plane picks up speed fast so be sure to raise Flaps below 80 kts. | ||
* The best climb speed is 80-90 kts. | * The best climb speed is 80-90 kts. | ||
* Cruise Power is at 90% Engine RPM. | * Cruise Power is at 90% Engine RPM. | ||
===Landing=== | === Landing === | ||
* Lower Flaps under 80 kts and set Prop to Max RPM. | * Lower Flaps under 80 kts and set Prop to Max RPM. | ||
* Approach Speed is 60-70 kts. | * Approach Speed is 60-70 kts. | ||
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* Don't reduce power too early as the idle prop acts as effective speed brake. | * Don't reduce power too early as the idle prop acts as effective speed brake. | ||
==Related content== | == Related content == | ||
* [[Pilatus PC-7]] (1 turboprop), available for FG 1.0. | * [[Pilatus PC-7]] (1 turboprop), available for FG 1.0. | ||
==Links== | == Links == | ||
*[http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/ Official website] | * [http://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/ Official website] | ||
*[http://www.pc-6.com/ The Pilatus Porter World] | * [http://www.pc-6.com/ The Pilatus Porter World] | ||
{{Pilatus Aircraft}} | {{Pilatus Aircraft}} | ||
[[Category:Aircraft]] | [[Category:Aircraft]] | ||
Revision as of 18:50, 8 March 2011
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| Type | 1 engine utility |
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| Author(s) | Detlef Faber |
| FDM | YASim |
| --aircraft= | PC-6 |
| Status | Development |
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Pilatus PC-6 Porter is a 1 engine utility airplane. In FlightGear it has a turboprop and some special features, 'the walker'.
The PC-6 is famous in the aviation world for its Short Take-off and Landing (STOL) performance on almost any type of terrain; it can take-off within a distance of 195 metres (640 ft) and land within a distance of 130 metres (427 ft) while carrying a payload of 1,500 kg (3,300 lb).
Aircraf help
| Ctrl-l | toggle Tailwheel Lock |
Takeoff
- Flaps down 10 degrees.
- Apply 100% Engine RPM While accelerating raise the tail.
- Be prepared to use Rudder to counteract Swing.
Climb and cruise
- The plane picks up speed fast so be sure to raise Flaps below 80 kts.
- The best climb speed is 80-90 kts.
- Cruise Power is at 90% Engine RPM.
Landing
- Lower Flaps under 80 kts and set Prop to Max RPM.
- Approach Speed is 60-70 kts.
- Approach the threshold with 60 kts.
- Don't reduce power too early as the idle prop acts as effective speed brake.
Related content
- Pilatus PC-7 (1 turboprop), available for FG 1.0.
Links
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