Fine video! 😀 Here in Hungary served four PC-6 (3 of them work for the Hungarian National Ambulance Services, and 1 for the Hungarian Water Regulatory authority) in the 1970's-1990's. That planes were: HA- YDA,-YDB,-YDC, YDE. Unfortunately all of them saled...
Back in the mid 60’s Wein Airlines here in Alaska had these PC6’s for remote bush locations. I flew on them many times. I remember taking off Between runway lights! Watching them back up to park was also unique back then. Great aircraft!!!
When I see this aircraft, I think of my father and the cast off air force pilots from Vietnam who came to Laos to fly this magnificent bird during the secret war. Because my father was an officer in the Royal Army, I could hitch a ride to any of the Lima location that was safe.
It is a big mistake that the Pilatus PC-6 turbo porter is not built longer by Pilatus, a big mistake by such a good airline company. I wish there was a more upgraded variety of the Pilatus PC-6 turbo porter and that it was still produced by Pilatus. In my opinion, the Pilatus PC-6 turbo porter is the coolest private aircraft you can have. I have also simulator flown the Pilatus PC-6 turbo porter in AIR AMERIKA colors as well. I love this airplane and its performance.
I’ve flown both the PC6 porter as well as the Caravan.. they aren’t even close at all.. the Caravan is a runway hog in comparison, but cruises much faster 165-175 KTAS, and is also much more refined in handling and comfort. The Porter does fly like a helicopter, you always have to be moving the controls, and boy does it takeoff and land short..
@@12345fowler DHC3 hourly cost estimates run about $1775. the Porter is Less but estimated to be $1500. …hardly double and the extra $275 provides much great utility and flexibility. How’d you know I was a genius?
The pc was an American design designed for American military support aircraft which they bought the manufacturing rights for at the end of the Vietnam War...its therefore inaccurate to say they designed it ?
another piece of art video ! thanks !
Fine video! 😀 Here in Hungary served four PC-6 (3 of them work for the Hungarian National Ambulance Services, and 1 for the Hungarian Water Regulatory authority) in the 1970's-1990's. That planes were: HA- YDA,-YDB,-YDC, YDE. Unfortunately all of them saled...
Swiss Engineering Master Piece 😍
Back in the mid 60’s Wein Airlines here in Alaska had these PC6’s for remote bush locations. I flew on them many times. I remember taking off Between runway lights! Watching them back up to park was also unique back then. Great aircraft!!!
Solid presentation
Glad you enjoyed it
My dream plane.... Thank you for the video ❤
When I see this aircraft, I think of my father and the cast off air force pilots from Vietnam who came to Laos to fly this magnificent bird during the secret war. Because my father was an officer in the Royal Army, I could hitch a ride to any of the Lima location that was safe.
Master piece
Dream plane.
Like a Cub fought in the war a left a War Baby in a Swiss shawty with a strong back
Learned to skydive in a Porter; in Texas.
Good job 👍
Thanks 👍
It is a big mistake that the Pilatus PC-6 turbo porter is not built longer by Pilatus, a big mistake by such a good airline company. I wish there was a more upgraded variety of the Pilatus PC-6 turbo porter and that it was still produced by Pilatus. In my opinion, the Pilatus PC-6 turbo porter is the coolest private aircraft you can have. I have also simulator flown the Pilatus PC-6 turbo porter in AIR AMERIKA colors as well. I love this airplane and its performance.
im pretty sure theyr're working on a replacement for it. keep in mind, they have to build repair parts for it for the next 50 years
I’ve flown both the PC6 porter as well as the Caravan.. they aren’t even close at all.. the Caravan is a runway hog in comparison, but cruises much faster 165-175 KTAS, and is also much more refined in handling and comfort. The Porter does fly like a helicopter, you always have to be moving the controls, and boy does it takeoff and land short..
For the money the DHC3 single Otter is a way more versatile aircraft.
With double the operating cost you genius
@@12345fowler DHC3 hourly cost estimates run about $1775. the Porter is Less but estimated to be $1500. …hardly double and the extra $275 provides much great utility and flexibility. How’d you know I was a genius?
The pc was an American design designed for American military support aircraft which they bought the manufacturing rights for at the end of the Vietnam War...its therefore inaccurate to say they designed it ?
Which PC are you referring to ? Sources ? Pilatus also designed gliders in full metal construction and were quite successful selling them.
You mean licence built US version.
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There is a Texan version of PC7 I think... and USA has licencebuilt _Fairchild_ OC9, if my memory serves right.