Pilatus announces certification for PC-12 PRO flight simulator

Pilatus announced on Wednesday that the flight simulator for the PC-12 PRO has been certified. The company states that the simulators are a milestone in pilot training. It was approved by the EASA and the FAA and will now be available for training missions in Switzerland and in the U.S. through SIMCON. The Europe-based simulator is approved as a Level 2 Flight Training Device and the U.S.-based simulator is approved as a Level 6 Flight Training Device. "We are taking training to the next level with our new PC-12 PRO flight simulator and web-based training," said David Liechti, a pilot and Pilatus team leader for flight training. "The result is a training program which not only delivers the highest quality, but also actively contributes to improved flight safety". The simulator allows crew members to familiarize themselves with the PC-12 PRO's systems and provides complex or rare situations in a realistic environment for pilots to practice repeatedly. Pilots will be able to complete the required differences training to transition from the PC-12 NG or NGX to the PC-12 PRO in a manner that the company claims is more time and cost-effective than traditional training. Pilatus also claims that simulator training contributes to sustainability as it has less impact in terms of emissions. RELATED STORIES: Cirrus launches training program for Cirrus SR20 and Cirrus SR22 owners Boeing receives FAA and EASA qualification for 777-9 flight training simulators Joby receives first of two eVTOL flight simulators developed by CAE The first full-motion PC-12 PRO simulator is currently in production and is planned to be available in 2028 at Fly7's training center at the Lausanne Airport (QLS) in Switzerland. Pilatus claims that the PC-12 PRO is the most advanced single-engine turboprop. It has a completely redesigned cockpit that is equipped with the Garmin G3000 Prime and 5 high-resolution touchscreen displays. Its engine is the Pratt andamp; Whitney Canada PT6, which is capable of running on SAF. Pilatus claims that the digital autothrottle system, combined with the automatic Electronic Propeller and Engine Control System, reduces pilot workload, increases fuel efficiency, ensures a smoother flight experience and protects against engine overload.