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Pilatus PC-9

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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.

Specifications
Primary Function: Crew: Engine: Power: Weight Empty: Max. Weight: Length: Wingspan: Cruise Speed: Max. Speed: Initial Climb: Ceiling: Range: First Flight: 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 1,850 miles 5/7/84 1987

NitroPlanes rc Pilatus PC-9 ARF.

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The picture immediately above is the Pilatus PC-9 for sale from NitroPlanes. Click on the coupon code that is right for you. Coupons may not be combined. It has a wingspan of 72 1/2" and is 70" long. The fuselage is glass fiber. It needs a 1.60 two cycle or from 1.40 to 1.80 four cycle engines. Weight is around 11 lbs.

In the picture below is of the rc Pilatus PC-9 ARF scale model airplane for sale from Great Planes Ultrafly. Wingspan 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.

Pictured last is the rc Pilatus PC-9 for sale from Seagull Models. It has a 63" wingspan 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.

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Great Planes Ultrafly Pilatus PC-9 rc.

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A rc Pilatus PC-9 from Cantebury Sailplanes.

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The rc Pilatus PC-9 slope soarer.

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The rc Pilatus PC-9 from Seagull Models.

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.

SunShyne wrote all about his rc Pilatus PC-9 at RC Universe.

BigP38Lightning of RC Universe started a thread detailing the construction of his rc Pilatus PC-9.

RC2K3 of RC Universe was asking about Pilatus PC-9 scale model radio control airplanes for sale.

Chin Model Air Craft of RC universe had a rc Pilatus PC-9 for sale.

At RC Groups wolw started a thread about his rc Pilatus PC-9.

At RC Groups geffen928 was asking about a rc Pilatus PC-9 for sale.

At RC Groups heatwave150 was asking about the flying characteristics of a rc Pilatus PC-9.

At RC Groups pletang asked about modifications to a scale model rc Pilatus PC-9.

At WattFlyer RC airbourne in japan posted about his rc Pilatus PC-9.

Kmot of WattFlyer RC posted pictures and a description of his rc Pilatus PC-9.

At WattFlyer RC yank51 posted all about his rc Pilatus PC-9.

At WattFlyer RC kc135boomer posted pictures and a description of his rc Pilatus PC-9.

CompyMad posted a video of his rc Pilatus PC-9 on YouTube.

At YouTube kukikunyuk posted a video of a rc Pilatus PC-9 flying with another radio control model airplane.

At YouTube wolw66 posted a video of the first flight of his rc Pilatus PC-9.

Do you have a favorite rc Pilatus PC-9? Please email us about it if you do.