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Pilatus PC-9 aircraft have been the major basic trainer for the Australian Defense Forces since 1987. Pilatus PC-9 aircraft are manufactured in Switzerland. 
 
The  Pilatus PC-9A has been described by some as the best single engine turboprop training aircraft in the world. 
 
Variations of the Pilatus PC-9A are flown by numerous countries around the world, including the United States. 
 
The Pilatus PC-9 is the aircraft used by the Australian Roulettes aerobatic flight demonstration team. Roulette pilots are fond of their Pilatus PC-9 aircraft.
 
Roulette pilots admit that the Pilatus PC-9 may not be the best aircraft for air show aerobatics.  This is due to the very low wing loading of the aircraft that makes it tend to wander off course.  This is especially true during strong cross winds. 
 
The Pilatus 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. 
 
  

Specifications

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        Year Deployed:
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
1,85 miles
5/7/84
1987
 
Radio Control Airplane

RC Airplane from Seagull Models.
 
Radio Control Airplanes:
 
 
Pictured above is the rc Pilatus PC-9 airplane from Seagull Models.  The radio control airplane has a 63" wing span and a 44" length.  You can power the rc Pilatus PC-9 airplane with .40 to .46 two cycle or .52 four cycle engines.  Upon completion the radio control airplane should tip the scales between 5 and 6 lbs.
 
The first picture below is of the rc Pilatus PC-9  airplane from Great Planes Ultrafly.  Wing span of the radio control airplane is 32" and length is 31". Recommended power for the rc Pilatus PC-9 airplane is a Falcon 400 motor, geared 3:1.
 
The next two pictures below are of the Cantebury Sailplanes Pilatus PC-9 slope soarer radio control airplane.  The RC Pilatus PC-9 airplane has a wing span of 48" and a length of 36".  Construction of the radio control airplane is with EPP foam.  The RC Pilatus PC-9 Airplane uses two channel controls of elevator and ailerons.  All up weight of the radio control airplane is about 24 oz.  
 
Not pictured is the RC Pilatus PC-9 airplane from Umar. We are not sure if this radio control airplane is still being produced.  Wing span of the RC  Pilatus PC-9 Airplane is 58" and length is 50".  Power for the radio control airplane is from .46 to .60 two stroke engines.  All up weight of  the RC Airplane is 6 lbs.
 
Do you have a favorite Pilatus PC-9 radio control airplane? Do you know of any additional  RC Pilatus PC-9 airplane ARF's, plans or kits?  Please email us if you do.   
 
  
Radio Control Airplane
RC Airplane from Great Planes Ultrafly.
 
Radio Control Airplane

RC Airplane from Cantebury Sailplanes.

Radio Control Airplane
  Pilatus PC-9 rc airplane.