The APU concept is neat, except as a single pilot it's use practically is little to none since you aren't going to leave the cockpit with an engine running. The Phenom 300 has a similar feature and I have never used it.

Thought I’d share my experience training and flying the PC-24. We took delivery of a brand new one last week!

I spent the better part of the month of Feb training in Dallas at Flight Safety International, getting my first single pilot type in the PC-24. Flight Safety is currently the only provider of training in the PC-24 however as of later this month, there will be an in plane option.

The course is LONG, I arrived Jan 27th and left Feb 16th. I suspect this is to accommodate the avionics transition to the Honeywell ACE avionics. Having had significant experience in the PC-12 NG, the transition was very easy. It’s basically the same which is a big advantage for owners moving up. Those who have flown the Honeywell Epic know the beauty of it.

The training was pretty well designed. I think Flight Safety is a top quality provider. This is my 3rd type so I’ve been around the block. The plane was well designed for single pilot. It really accomplishes most SIC responsibilities automatically, the level of automation is astounding. My sim partner was doing the SIC required type so I was able to see it both ways. While acting as SIC I noticed my sim partner looked very bored. I felt very well prepared for the type ride and it went smoothly. I became the 243rd recipient of the PC-24 type in the world

Last week we took delivery of the real thing! It does not disappoint! The interior is incredible, it’s blows the Citation XL I fly away in most categories. The short field performance is astounding. The plane is completely comfortable on 3000’ or less full fuel on a hot day. Low pressure tires and an aggressively large lift dump system make stopping quick easy.

Climb performance is strong at gross to 450 on a hot day mid 20 minutes to TOC. The space inside is HUGE. We have the 6 seat exec configuration and there is a ton of extra space. We flew from Tampa to LA last week, we needed a stop on the way out due to large winds but it made it home nonstop in 4.5 with a full hour of fuel left.

The gross weight leaves a little to be desired. At 18,300 MTOW it’s a bit lighter than most similar sized jets. It’s a bit slower as well with a .74 MMO. Heavy and high it will start at .69 and creeps it’s way up to MMO after burning 1/3 a tank.

All in all it lives up to the title “The Super Versatile Jet”. The huge trademark Pilatus cargo door makes loading easy. The lack of an APU is replaced by Williams “Quiet Power Mode” which runs the right engine at sub idle speeds to run systems (although no bleed air). I truly believe this will become the best selling jet in its class! I expected a lot from Pilatus having loved the PC-12 and got more than I expected out of the 24.

Here’s a few pic of the plane! N# blurred for the owners privacy. Anyone else here flying one yet?

Typed pilot # 243, nice. I was one month after you and was the 250th. I have yet to fly the plane with all that's going on right now.

The experience base needs to grow fast and needs to get back to flightsafety. Felt to me like 9 days of training crammed into 23 for various reasons.

Glad you like the plane. I think I will too once we get to using it.

You will like the plane, however it’s a really crappy plane to land! I have about 20 hours in the plane now and I’m finally getting used to it.

You will like the plane, however it’s a really crappy plane to land! I have about 20 hours in the plane now and I’m finally getting used to it.

Starting my 2nd week of PC24 initial right now. Seems like a very uncomplicated plane systems wise. Playing with the desktop sim in the classroom has been an enormous help in getting used to the APEX way of doing things. Like reported, it’s very automated for the mundane things. It makes single pilot ops easier.

Only complaints so far is Pilatus has come up with a whole other list of acronyms to learn, some of the limitations are a bit excessive (as in the number of them) and FSI is way behind on updating their training materials to keep pace with Pilatus revisions. Numerous things which are now outdated but still present in their training materials both in the classroom and in FlightBag. This makes things a bit difficult when trying to learn a new airframe.

Wondering what number I will be...