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Pilatus PC-12 NGX
Pilatus designed the PC-12 for business and utility transport. A low wing, retractable gear, rear cargo door and single Pratt & Whitney Canada turboprop support executive, regional-service and air-ambulance roles.
The NGX is a later development with updated engine management and cockpit equipment. Earlier PC-12 aircraft have different systems and performance specifications.
Aircraft / family
Pilatus PC-12 NGX: Digital pioneer
Thomas A. Horne · February 2020
Pilatus PC-12 NG
J. Peter Berendsen · 2008 NG demonstrator
Dreams
Interview with Finnish Air Force test pilot Antti Rautio · publication date not established
IRIS Simulations Pilatus PC-21 · IRIS Simulations · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
Different assistance by axis
The flight evaluation describes pitch as mechanically reversible, allowing aerodynamic loads to act through the controls. Roll uses boosted ailerons and roll spoilers. It also reports the real aircraft's trim aid device moving the rudder pedals. These are descriptions of the aircraft mechanisms and the evaluator's experience.
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IRIS Simulations Pilatus PC-21 · IRIS Simulations · MSFS 2020 · MSFS 2024
The IRIS cockpit
IRIS's manual identifies three-axis trim indications, a PT6 turboprop, retractable gear and flaps. It marks the TAD cockpit toggle as unimplemented and describes optional GTN750 integration and custom display pages.
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Pilatus PC-21
The PC-21's control system uses different mechanisms in pitch and roll. A Pilatus-hosted flight evaluation describes mechanically reversible pitch control, hydraulically boosted ailerons and roll spoilers. The real aircraft's trim aid device can move the rudder pedals.
IRIS represents the turboprop trainer with retractable landing gear, flaps and three-axis trim indications. Its manual marks the TAD cockpit toggle as unimplemented, so the real system and the available simulator control have separate descriptions.
Pilatus PC-21
PC-24 · Microsoft Flight Simulator · MSFS 2024
A documented revision to the PC-24’s systems
Microsoft’s May 2025 Sim Update 2 notes identify Carenado PC-24 version 1.0.9 and list work on electrical setup, pressurisation, fuel and environmental displays, checklists and takeoff/landing data. This records a specific package update; it does not establish the state of a later installed version.
Official SU2 1.4.20.0 notes · 15 May 2025
Pilatus PC-24
Pilatus designed the PC-24 to combine a business-jet cabin with access to shorter and less conventional airfields. Rear-mounted Williams engines leave the wing clear, and a large cargo door supports several cabin roles. It first flew in 2015.
The PC-24 shares the PC-12's utility emphasis through a separate jet airframe, propulsion system and flight deck. Simulator documentation describes the represented avionics, ground and cargo features.
Aircraft / family
60 Days PC-24: Talking to owner and pilot
Jetfly interviews · early operation following September 2018 delivery
Ashley Fredricks and the PC-24
Western Aircraft chief pilot interview · manufacturer-hosted
Pilot’s interview: pilot for PC-24 and Catalina
Paul Mulcahy interview · anticipates the 2021 display season
