NOTE: RADIO CONTROL AIRPLANES ARE ON THE BOTTOM HALF OF THE PAGE.
Pilatus PC-9 aircraft have been the major basic trainer for the Australian Defense Forces since 1987. They are manufactured in Switzerland.
The PC-9A has been described by some as the best single engine turboprop training aircraft in the world. Variations of the aircraft are flown by numerous countries around the world, including the United States.
The trainer is the aircraft used by the Australian Roulettes aerobatic flight demonstration team. Roulette pilots are fond of it.
Roulette pilots admit that the PC-9 may not be the best aircraft for air show aerobatics due to its very low wing loading that makes it tend to wander off course, especially when encountering strong cross winds.
However, a low wing loading also makes an aircraft more maneuverable with less control inputs, plus gives it lower take off and landing speeds.
The PC-9 also needs rather large trim adjustments to compensate for various throttle settings.
A total of 250 Pilatus PC-9 aircraft of all types have been manufactured to date.
trainer
pilot and student
P&W PT6A
960 shp
4,960 lbs.
5,975 lbs.
35' 1"
33' 2"
190 mph
270 mph
4,100 fpm
25,000 feet
1,850 miles
5/7/84
1987
Radio Control Airplane
The rc Pilatus PC-9 from Seagull Models.
Radio Control Airplanes:
Pictured above is the rc Pilatus PC-9 for sale from Seagull Models. It has a 63" wing span and a 44" length. You can power it with .40 to .46 two cycle or .52 four cycle engines. Upon completion it should tip the scales between 5 and 6 lbs.
In the picture below is of the rc Pilatus PC-9 ARF scale model airplane for sale from Great Planes Ultrafly. Wing span is 32" and length is 31". Recommended power is a Falcon 400 motor, geared 3:1.
The next two pictures below are of the Cantebury Sailplanes rc Pilatus PC-9 slope soarer. It has a wing span of 48" and a length of 36". Construction is with EPP foam. It uses two channel controls of elevator and ailerons. All up weight is about 24 oz.
Not pictured is the rc Pilatus PC-9 ARF for sale from Vmar. We are not sure if it is still being produced. Wingspan is 58" and length is 50". Power is from .46 to .60 two stroke engines. Weight is about 5 1/2 lbs.
Loud Design has plans for sale for a rc Pilatus PC-9 giant scale airplane. Its wingspan is 100", length is 99" and it is made from balsa and plywood. A Jet Cat SPT 5 is the recommended engine.
The AMA has plans for the Pilatus PC-9 rc scale model airplane with a 60" wingspan from Air Model Club. Plan no. is 26891.
Do you have a favorite rc Pilatus PC-9? Please email us about it if you do.
Pilatus PC-9
