SWITZERLAND: The Birthplace of a Legend
Watches, mountains, cheese, chocolate, and, of course, mountain crystals: all things for which Switzerland is famous. Most of us don’t consider aeroplanes to be among those things. However, those in the know about the aviation industry know that Switzerland is the birthplace of a legendary aircraft designer, Pilatus. The next great aircraft is the PC-24, which was developed by a team of more than 300 highly skilled engineers. Consistent with its pedigree, the PC-24 excels not just in terms of performance and aesthetics but also in terms of usability.
Each and every crystal mined from the Swiss Alps is one of a kind. The PC-24 is another one-of-a-kind plane because it’s the only one of its kind to feature a cabin as roomy as a midsize jet’s, the flexibility of a turboprop, and the low operating costs of a light jet. You can’t classify this plane as a private jet or a business jet because it flies too high or too slowly for those categories. That’s why a brand-new classification, “Super Versatile Jet,” was developed. The Pilatus PC-24 is the first and only super-versatile jet in the world.
Someone once said, “No one will ever fly a multi-million dollar aircraft on dirt strips.” Over 1,800 PC-12s have been produced since then, disproving that claim. This fleet has logged more than eight million flight hours, with many of those hours spent taking off and landing in locations where the term “dirt strip” is a bit of an overstatement. The PC-24 is a direct result of the team’s attentiveness to the comments and suggestions of PC-12 owners flying in harsh environments. Its exceptional short-field performance allows for an unprecedented degree of freedom of movement. Owners of the PC-12 understand the value of the aircraft’s ability to land on rough or short surfaces.
Approximately 10,650 airports around the globe have runways long enough for aircraft with a maximum takeoff and landing distance of 3,130 feet (954 m). When your plane needs only 2,930 feet of altitude, you can land at 880 more airports (893 m). In either case, paved runways will be required. Let’s take a look at how many runways around the globe use grass or gravel as their surface. Nearly 20,000 is a huge number! That means the PC-24 will give you access to nearly 100 percent more airports worldwide. Because of this, you can get closer to your destination than with any other business jet. You can save time and energy by flying into a smaller airport, skipping lengthy check-in lines, and avoiding lengthy ground transfers.
The PC-24 has a larger cabin than business jets that cost nearly twice as much. Providing room is easy; using it wisely is another matter entirely. The PC-24’s cabin was created from the ground up to be easily reconfigured, making it a unique option among business aircraft. Each passenger seat has the option to be added or removed quickly. The rear wall can be moved to accommodate various flight configurations, whether you need more room for passengers or luggage. The PC-24 has a separate, private lavatory built into the nose of the cabin that is both enclosed and serviced from the outside. The PC-24 is a Super Versatile Jet that is used for a wide variety of purposes, including but not limited to cargo, medevac, commuter, and government special-mission operations.
The PC-24 helps you get to your destination faster. And you won’t have to give anything up to get there. Even before you take a seat, the PC-24’s cabin will leave you impressed with its spaciousness and understated luxury. In terms of ergonomics and comfort, nothing less than the best will do. The interior was designed using only the highest quality materials available, so it can easily keep up with modern expectations for comfort and practicality. Soft leathers and rare hardwood cabinetry full of exquisite details create a bespoke interior that is reflective of the aircraft’s purpose. The PC-24 is awash in light from the outdoors thanks to the 13 large windows inside the cabin. The cabin is spacious and has a level floor throughout, providing plenty of headroom for all occupants.
Even the largest door is rendered useless due to a lack of space behind it. That’s why the PC-24’s designers made sure to include plenty of room for cargo there. Larger baggage compartments are only found on planes that cost many times as much to purchase and maintain. If you’d rather not bring much with you on your trip and would like more space, you can always push the aft partition back. You’ll have even more room to spread out, plus plenty of storage for your belongings. In addition, your valuables will be safely stored in a pressurised and heated cabin area that you can access at any time.
You’ve earned this break after putting in so much effort for so long. Spend the weekend with your loved ones. Take everything they own with them and leave immediately. The PC-24 will get you to your destination quickly and safely. As a result of its incredibly slow approach speed and highly developed braking/lift dump system, the landing distance is minimised to an absolute minimum, guaranteeing the safety of every landing. Because of the PC-24’s superior runway performance, you can take off from tens of thousands of airstrips that your rivals can only fly over. They’ve dubbed it the “Super Versatile Jet” because of its ability to operate from a wider variety of runways.
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