You are very right Panama Jack. I guess it always comes down to client needs and wants. Perception of safety is always a big one too. I've met both people who wouldn't trade their PC12 for anything because of the roominess and comfort and others who would rather fly a tiny CJ and make a few fuel stops in a cramp cabin only to have their 2 engines.
I really think the VLJs will benefit the owner operator market a lot more or those charter/taxi companies that do shorter trips.
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slightly off topic, I saw somewhere that the 767 is the most prolific aircraft crossing the atlantic everyday. In all that time since it started crossign the pond and all those flight there have only been 4 engine problems 3 where precautionairy shutdowns 1 was a total failure. Just goes to show the reliability of those engines and aircraft.
I think I was watching a Discovery chanel program.
I think I was watching a Discovery chanel program.
Having never flown the 100 or the PC-12, I'm not qualified to give an opinion. However, I asked my buddy who has flown both and he had nothing but good things to say about the PC-12. I'll take his word on it. He did let me inspect the PC once when he was in town, and all I can say it is much nicer than any 100 I've seen.
That is absolutely classic man! That has sig line written all over it. Well put!. wrote: ...The engine quiting was never really a thought other than I can finally open that bottle of JD in the survival kit or I can test out my new gun on some woodland creature to pass the time...
