Pilatus has introduced a new flight simulator for the PC-12 PRO, certified by both EASA and FAA. Powered by the Advanced Cockpit Environment (ACE) based on the Garmin G3000 PRIME, the simulator is now operational in Switzerland and the USA via SIMCOM.
The European unit is approved as an EASA Level 2 Flight Training Device and Level II Flight Navigation Procedures Trainer for multi-crew cooperation. Under FAA rules, it qualifies as a Level 6 Flight Training Device.
The simulator allows pilots to master the PC-12 PRO’s cockpit systems and functions in a realistic setting. It is ideal for training normal procedures, abnormal situations, and challenging weather conditions. Differences training for pilots transitioning from the PC-12 NG or NGX can be completed entirely in the simulator, saving time and cost.
Beyond proficiency, simulator training supports sustainability by reducing emissions compared to airborne instruction. “The instructors are true experts who push you to perform at your best,” said Captain Ralf Wendland of Kitzbühel Airways, who completed the program.
David Liechti, pilot and Team Leader Flight Training at Pilatus, added: “We are taking training to the next level with our new PC-12 PRO flight simulator and web-based training. The result is a program that delivers the highest quality and actively contributes to improved flight safety.”
A first full-motion PC-12 PRO simulator is currently in production and expected to be available in 2028 at Fly7’s training center at Lausanne Airport (La Blécherette), Switzerland. This new system sets standards in technology, efficiency, and safety, providing a progressive, proven, and professional training solution for PC-12 operators worldwide.
