Pilatus PC-12 Full Flight Simulators4 training centers with PC-12 simulators — Turboprop
World's largest fleet of advanced full flight simulators with 70+ years of professional aviation training excellence.
World's largest fleet of advanced full flight simulators with 70+ years of professional aviation training excellence.
SIMCOM Aviation Training, a CAE company, provides business and general aviation training with Level D simulators across multiple locations.
SIMCOM Aviation Training, a CAE company, provides business and general aviation training with Level D simulators across multiple locations.
The Pilatus PC-12 stands as one of the most versatile single-engine turboprops in aviation, combining exceptional performance with remarkable operational flexibility. This Swiss-engineered aircraft serves diverse markets from corporate transportation to cargo operations, air taxi services, and special mission applications worldwide.
PC-12 simulator training utilizes Level D full flight simulators across 4 specialized training locations, providing the highest fidelity training environment available. These sophisticated simulators replicate every aspect of PC-12 operations, from the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-67P engine characteristics to the advanced Honeywell Primus Apex avionics suite.
The PC-12 type rating course typically spans 10-14 days, combining ground school instruction with intensive simulator sessions. Training encompasses normal and abnormal procedures, emergency scenarios, single-engine approach techniques, and crew resource management principles adapted for single-pilot and two-pilot operations.
The curriculum covers critical areas including turboprop engine management, advanced weather radar operations, autopilot systems, and high-altitude flight procedures. Particular emphasis is placed on single-engine emergency procedures, icing conditions management, and the aircraft's unique beta range operations for short-field performance.
PC-12 simulator training serves corporate flight departments, air taxi operators, cargo companies, and owner-pilots seeking professional-grade instruction. The aircraft's popularity among high-net-worth individuals and charter operators makes this training essential for pilots transitioning from lighter aircraft to turbine-powered operations.