(Most small freighters ‘bulk out’ ? run out of space ? before they ‘gross out’, or run out of weight-carrying capacity, which is why the Cessna Caravan’s cargo pod is such a popular option). If you’re using the aircraft as a freighter, you can fill the cabin to capacity without having to leave space for an aisle. The cargo door is complemented by the cabin ‘airstair’ door forward of the wing, immediately aft of the cockpit. The steering nosewheel mounted multi-LED lamp, part of the system that provides brilliant and reliable lighting - Credit: Archant The PC-12 is approved to operate from unimproved landing strips and one glance at the rugged-looking double trailing link main undercarriage and low-pressure tyres reveals why. The next item to catch my eye is the undercarriage. This is typically one week of ground school and a minimum of ten hours flight training with the emphasis on single-pilot IFR. In Europe, however, the EASA requires as the minimum a PPL with HPA endorsement and type rating training. Many of its features are more reminiscent of a transport category aeroplane, although with a maximum ramp weight of 4,760kg, the FAA doesn’t require a type rating. I can see the PC-12, in many respects, has been designed and built to far higher specifications than are required. 10 The Penny Pilot: cost-sharing on private flights to avoid commercial regulations.9 Shapps announces independent body for CAA appeals.5 100 years of Fournier: a history of aviation’s original ‘green’ promoter.3 NASA's Mars helicopter exceeds all expectations.1 Ground tests for ZeroAvia's 19-seater’s eco-engine.

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