Noise level PC12 vs King Air
04-12-2017, 02:49 PM
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Noise level PC12 vs King Air
Never flown in a PC 12 but I read that the cockpit noise level is convenient.
Flew as a passenger with the Kingair and I liked it a lot but I regret I forgot my earplugs (or my Bose)
Anyone can share experiences?
Flew as a passenger with the Kingair and I liked it a lot but I regret I forgot my earplugs (or my Bose)
Anyone can share experiences?
04-12-2017, 03:49 PM
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I know that the KingAir 350 had active noise reduction in its cabin.
Downside of a wing mounted engine configuration is that prop and engine noise always pound the cabin.
I would expect a Piaggio Avanti to be much more quiet in the cabin then a 'regular' KingAir without the built in Bose.
Downside of a wing mounted engine configuration is that prop and engine noise always pound the cabin.
I would expect a Piaggio Avanti to be much more quiet in the cabin then a 'regular' KingAir without the built in Bose.
04-13-2017, 06:29 PM
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The back of the Pilatus is significantly quieter than the back of the KingAir. I've never been in the front of a KingAir though so I can't speak for how loud the cockpit is in comparison.
ANR is a good thing to have if you're up front in the -12. It's quieter than a lot of turbine singles but I still liked having the noise cancellation.
ANR is a good thing to have if you're up front in the -12. It's quieter than a lot of turbine singles but I still liked having the noise cancellation.
07-18-2017, 04:08 AM
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The cabin in a PC-12 is relatively quiet. It is less so in a King Air.
In the cockpit, I always need ANR in a PC-12. When my batteries died in the King Air, the noise was less noticeable compared to a PC-12. Both are loud though.
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In the cockpit, I always need ANR in a PC-12. When my batteries died in the King Air, the noise was less noticeable compared to a PC-12. Both are loud though.
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