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07-18-2015, 04:52 PM

#11

Toonces

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rotors2Planks

Looks like a cool place to work. This is probably my helicopter habits/pessimism showing but I'm always expecting that an engine will fail. In that event, how survivable is a fully loaded PC-12 airframe in an off airport scenario?

The glide ratio is great and the PT-6 is a great engine. I would feel very confident in this plane in an engine failure.

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07-18-2015, 09:13 PM

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Yoda2

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I think this company is onto something, have finally cracked the code. I also think aircraft such as the PC-12NG are going to play, not just a significant part, but a big role in the future of corporate aviation. I was skeptical and a vocal hold out regarding the SE aspect until more recently. I think a professionally crewed PC-12 is a great option/way to go for a lot of folks. Without the added expense of a second engine, an owner should be able to pay the crew a fair salary as well, while still realizing significant savings.

07-19-2015, 04:53 PM

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Rotors2Planks

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Glad you guys feel safe with the equipment. I like seeing new ideas like this work out and I'm rooting for them.

07-20-2015, 05:09 PM

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sogtivr6

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Can any current pilots speak to the QOL?

07-20-2015, 07:47 PM

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AVIATOR3

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The after take off upon Pilot monotoring is :

Gear up, yaw damper on, lights off.

The lights are located at the top left hand side of the overhead panel. We shut off landing and taxi lights off after take off.

It's a beautiful airplane.

07-20-2015, 07:48 PM

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7ecaguy

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QOL is great. i enjoy it much more that the airlines. the reason being me home every night, pay, and especially the people.

07-21-2015, 07:04 AM

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sogtivr6

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Thanks for the response. I have been thinking about Surf Air for awhile. I Have been at Endeavor Air/ Mesaba for eight years. With two kids now, the commute from SFO to MSP is starting to be a little much.

07-21-2015, 09:19 AM

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Boris Badenov

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AVIATOR3

It's a beautiful airplane.

It's also a single pilot airplane. Add the F/O's pay to the C/A's and it starts looking a bit more sane...ok a bit less totally INsane to try to live in California on.