The early days of aviation often required numerous engines for safety since early engines were remarkably unreliable. “Just the facts mam!”ĭata for this table was derived from this study. This article will dig into the safety considerations of single vs twins first then compare the most common corporate twin, the Beech King Air, directly to the Pilatus PC-12NG. Consequently, Pilatus is flourishing while Beechcraft is struggling through bankruptcy (always other issues there too). The Pilatus PC-12, once spartan and utilitarian in their offerings (the utility moving van) has stepped up it’s game with luxurious BMW interiors and sophisticated Honeywell avionics. You see some crazy big jet/short flight operations at every airport.īut for a charter company interested in payload, range, economy and comfort (not to mention safety, utility and versatility) the Pilatus wins most of these discussions hands down for the shorter missions. For some owners, money is no object and its “image not numbers.” For them, the question is a simple what you “want” to fly in. There are a huge number of variables to consider when making a sensible decision and it most often comes down to specific mission requirements or just personal preference. (See this recent Flying Magazine article). This controversy also fuels the sale of many flying magazines. The economy, utility and safety of various aircraft, be they private singles or corporate carriages, are hotly debated subjects on the ramp among pilots and in boardrooms among CFOs.
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