Originally Posted by
TankerDriver
Slightly off subject, but there's something about flying a big, single-engine turbo prop that gives me the creeps. I did it for a while, but I had an ejection seat, which made me feel abit better (T-6 Texan II). How does that thing glide? The Texan uses the same engine. Great engine, very reliable, but there's always a chance...
The PT-6 is probably the most reliable modern engine in existence. Of course there is incurred risk with single engine operations, but seriously...that's how everyone learns to fly. The Pilatus also happens to have an excellent ratio. There's also a chance that you put an Airbus into the Hudson.