Aiming to be the most detailed simulation of the fabled PC-12 to date, the SWS team have put together their most advanced turboprop aircraft yet. Featuring a highly detailed model, authentic sounds, custom avionics and smooth handling, this is the aircraft to fly in Microsoft Flight Simulator!
OVERVIEW
Powered by a 1200hp engine and a 4 or 5-bladed propeller, the PC-12 can easily operate out of short, unprepared strips as well as paved runways, while Its superb engineering ensures a smooth flight even in adverse weather conditions. Versatile by design, the PC-12 can be configured for use an executive transport, commuter, cargo carrier or even air ambulance.
Developed with the help of Pilatus Aircraft and Fly7 Executive Aviation, the SWS PC-12/47 aspires to be our best and most varied turboprop rendition in Microsoft Flight Simulator to date!
VISUALS
- The SWS PC-12 utilizes the best techniques available in Microsoft Flight Simulator, delivering exceptional detail while retaining good performance.
High quality model of the aircraft’s exterior with many custom animations:
- 4 and 5-bladed propeller
- Trailing link landing gear
- Nose wheel steering with free castering
- Engine bypass flap and springs (connecting to landing gear)
- Custom flap and actuator animations
- Trim tabs
- Animated de-icing boots
- Prop beta/reverse
- Propeller vortices
- Preflight: engine cowling, fuel filter compartment, tail compartment
- Horizontal stabilator trim
- Covers with strips reacting to wind speed, direction and inclined parking
High quality cockpit interior modelling using detail textures to retain detail while reducing texture size. Numerous custom animations, including:
- Stick shaker & pusher
- Sun visors
- Sun shade
- Gust lock
- Armrests
- Movable lights and AC vents
- Three different cabin configurations with -again- many custom animations:
- Exits
- Window shades
- Tray tables (executive cabin)
- Seat armrests and tilting
- Toilet door, light, flushing (executive cabin)
- Drawers -gravity affected (executive cabin)
- Passengers & luggage (executive and commuter cabin)
- Cargo crates (cargo cabin)
- Operator-specific items
- Custom liveries from the fleets of Fly7 and Tradewind, including authentic interiors
Two custom, SWS-created liveries
White livery for repainters
FLIGHT MODEL
- Realistic flight model created by the developers after experiencing the real aircraft and training in the PC-12 simulators.
- Verified with the help of real PC-12 pilots in the testing team.
- Realistic engine: performance, beta, ITT and other parameters were created as closely as MSFS allows.
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS & AVIONICS
Many custom systems were created to ensure an authentic experience, while also featuring the first fully custom avionics created by our team. Some of the custom systems modelled:
- EFIS50
- Engine Instrument System
- Thommen DC20 Chronometer
- Aileron-rudder interconnect
- Custom yaw damper
- Stick shaker & pusher
- Environmental Control System
- Cabin Pressure Control System
- Compatibility with PMS50 and TDS GTN
- Full interior and exterior lighting
SOUNDS
The SWS PC-12 comes with a rich soundset, containing more than 2800 authentic sounds recorded from multiple real aircraft! The sounds feature:
- Different sounds for 4 and 5-bladed propellers
- Authentic engine sounds
- Gear & flap actuators
- Aural warnings and avionic sounds
- Audible switches, levers, doors, windows - if it moves, it can be heard!
- Many ambient sounds
MANUAL
- PDF manual included in add-on folder and as separate download
MODS
The panel mods will allow you to make the SWS PC-12 compatible with 3rd party GPS and tablets. To install, open the folder of the mod you wish to install (i.e. GNS+Sky4Sim) and copy its contents into the MSFS Community folder. Replace when asked. To revert to the default installation of the PC-12 you must do a full re-install of the aircraft.
