Blackbird Simulations PC-6

The PT-6A equipped PC-6/B Turbo-Porter first flew on May 1st 1964, three years after the Turboméca first turbine-powered prototype and four years after the original underpowered Lycoming flat-six PC-6/340.

During a production run that ended in 2019, the Turbo-Porter proved itself a highly capable and versatile utility aircraft, finding favour with civilian and military operators throughout the world.

We learned a lot making our first aircraft for MSFS2020, and we are determined to make each release stretch the envelope of what is possible within the base platform limits.

Second aircraft for 2020

Building on our experience in MSFS2020 with the FG-1D Corsair, we have managed to bring more features, a deeper immersive experience, and more fun to the Porter.

The accurate and highly detailed 3D model blends delightfully with the visual realism offered by MSFS2020. You can tell we're proud of it right? But it's the flight model of which we are especially proud.

Working with real-life Porter pilots has let us get down to the nitty-gritty of perfectly emulated performance. We know you want to do that tricky stuff like beta braked short runway shenanigans as per Air America, or slow diving with skydivers*, and the good news is that with the Milviz PC6, you can! (*skydivers not included)

Pull the power lever down to engage Beta mode and turn that huge prop into a barn-door air brake. Lift the lever over the gate and the prop will reverse pitch - for ground use only! It all works just like the real thing!

Avionics

Our Turbo-Porter uses the default G1000, with minor modifications to suit the PC6, in addition to a Bendix-King radio navigation suite including the KAP140 autopilot and the KR87 ADF. For those that prefer something more old-skool, the forthcoming Stage 2 Release will offer a full steam-gauge option, alongside more radio and navigation options.

PLEASE NOTE: We are pleased to announce that our Porter is fully compatible with the latest version of the G1000 NXi from Working Title. This version of the NXi fully supports our aircraft and includes an enhanced version of the KAP140 autopilot to ensure a high degree of compatibility with the NXi indication display and flight planning.

All other third party avionics, mods or community fixes are unsupported at this time.

4-in-one

Swapping between standard wheels and skis is easily done in real-time via our Electronic Flight Bag tablet. The Stage 2 release will add options for tundra wheels and floats; comparisons to a Swiss army knife are well deserved!

The EFB configuration utility also allows the selection of passenger and cargo variants - Set the cargo weight using the nifty slider and watch as an appropriate cargo load automagically spawns in the rear.

Stage 2 Released

The Porter now features separate models with floats and tundra tires to expand your mission profile, as well as an earlier representation of the Porter cockpit with steam gauges!

More fun

What is in that mysterious crate in the back? We don't know! But we do know you can drop it out of the cargo door in the fuselage floor.

The default checklist system has been tweaked to allow completion from outside the aircraft. We hope you will agree that it is much more satisfying to remove those reds 'by-hand' rather than clicking on a check-box.

Special Features:

• High resolution interior and exterior model, with high quality PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials used for realistic effects and reflections.
• Detailed animations throughout the aircraft, including cabin and cockpit doors, storm window, trap doors, wind-shield blinds, instrumentation, and more.
• Multiple variants of the PC-6 include standard sized tires (with optional skis), tundra tires, and standard straight floats.
• Two different panel layouts - one equipped with the G1000 (with enhanced G1000 NXi engine panel compatibility), the other featuring a full suite of analogue gauges.
• Functional trap doors complete with the visual effect of droppable cargo and dynamic weight adjustment.
• Removable external fuel tanks with properly emulated fuel pump behaviour and annunciations.
• Dynamic and fully adjustable cockpit and cabin lighting for atmospheric night flying.
• Professionally recorded sound set from a real world PC-6 specifically for this release so as to provide the utmost in immersion.
• Fully supports MSFS visual icing effects. The PC-6 is not rated for flight into known icing conditions, so be cautious!
• Three distinct cabin configurations for hauling passengers, skydivers, or cargo.
• Highly detailed tablet is present in the aircraft to allow for in-depth configuration of your flight, including configurable passenger weights, a dynamic cargo system which adjusts the loaded weight and visual appearance in an intuitive manner, full control over fuel levels, and an interactive skydiving simulation.
• Authentic Sound Environment featuring professionally created sounds matched to the aircraft and an immersive interior soundscape.
• Fully interactive checklist based on proper standard procedures for the PC-6.
• Accurate flight behaviour, including realistic stall modelling and beta simulation. Beta mode can be entered into under correctly controlled circumstances while in flight to allow for heart stopping dives while staying within the allowable range for flaps extension.
• Correctly replicated turboprop start up requirements have been implemented, allowing for varying ITT temperatures, up to and including catastrophic hot starts!
• Engine over-torque simulation with resulting engine failures due to over-torquing require proper power management and awareness.
• Engine behaviour has been tuned and tested within the limitations of the default turboprop simulation to allow for a believable and approachable emulation of the well known PT6A-27.
• Custom skydiving altimeter included in the passenger configuration which is able to be zeroed to field elevation.
• State saving for configuration choices and certain visual options.
• 10 highly detailed liveries based on real world aircraft, along with a downloadable paint kit for creating your own.
• Built-in compatibility for user or community modifications, with a selectable blank area for custom use.