Just Flight - Thranda Pilatus PC-6 Turbo Porter

The PC-6 is a utility aircraft designed by Pilatus Aircraft. Thanks to its superb STOL performance and easy-to-maintain design it is used all-around the globe to deliver goods where regular aircraft cannot fly.

This aircraft was designed by Thranda thanks to an unlimited access provided by a PC-6 operator.

First plane to include FULLY configurable 3D instrument panel

Move any instrument to any location on the panel, or even between pilot and co-pilot's seat!
Supports third party RealityXP GTN750 instrument
Save your own presets, and even share them with the community!
Instruments can be moved in 3D directly, on a 2D pop-up preview window or by numerical entry for precise placement
GNS430 and 530 can be swapped out, but a restart of the plane is required, as 430s and 530s are mutually exclusive in terms of compatibility

Dynamic livery editor (like in the Kodiak)

Create 'virtual' liveries, based on one common design layout, and assign any colour to any available paint segment
Quickly create preview of livery in real time, using intuitive controls
Apply selected livery in real time
Option to include/hide manufacturer logo and 'PC-6' sign
Option to change the tail number in real time, or disable it altogether
Easily and quickly create dozens of paint schemes in-sim!
Also supports 12 traditionally painted liveries, all visible in a convenient pre-selection preview window

SkunkCrafts Updater

Option to participate in Beta program, via check box in SkunkCrafts Updater

Excellent hi-res PBR realistic materials, featuring true-to-life plate deformation and to-the-rivet precision

Feature-rich elegant fly-out menu with the following features:

Realism settings for engine and tail wheel (simplified vs. realistic modes)
Innovative electric tug, with in-panel controls to move forward/backward at the desired speed, and steer proportionally
Control over chocks, individual tie-downs, covers, internal lights, external lights, engine compartment enclosure
Option to enable/disable wing tanks, with realistically simulated weight, momentum, rotational inertia and drag characteristics
Option to start up running (all systems ready), or cold-and-dark, for realistic start-up procedures
Control retractable landing lights via scroll wheel (independent left/right, infinitely variable tilt, to use lights for both taxi and landing purposes)
Ground power unit, with modelled cart
Detailed weight and balance manager with visual chart, individual passenger seat weight control, lb/kg unit toggle, CG control, external tank control and the option to save and load configuration
Multiple camera snap points, above and beyond what's available by default in X-Plane, so you can perform your walk around checks
Adjust your camera's Field of View without having to go to an X-Plane menu, allowing for real-time adjustments
Audio mixer - individually control audio channels in real time, so you can adjust volumes while hearing them play
Slew control - move your plane around the world, temporarily bypassing flight physics. Includes ground mode and air mode.
Dynamic panel control page, with a separate view for the entire panel layout preview, or a per-instrument view, allowing for fine-tuning of instrument position, as well as copy-paste function to quickly replace instruments
The 'Misc' page will be updated as progress on the expansion pack continues. Now it's a placeholder page that provides links to support forums, SkunkCrafts Updater, and the Kodiak.

Flight dynamics and systems

The PC-6 has quite a few very unique flight characteristics, including the ability to enter Beta mode in flight, and these are faithfully reproduced (this allows for very steep descents)
The real PC-6 is considered to be a real STOL workhorse, whose flight characteristics and excellent STOL capabilities are calibrated to maximum precision in the sim
Details such as the condition lever latch mechanism and a functional throttle gate add to the realism
Sliding passenger doors respond to G-forces, so when returning from a parachute drop, while on a steep descent, the doors will roll shut
Over-torquing the engine will cause shaft damage, when in 'realistic' mode. This can result in prop loss, cabin smoke, terrifying turbine shaft friction sounds etc.
Smoke in engine can be brought under control by killing the 'Firewall Air' via cabin lever
Tie-downs and chocks actually keep the plane from moving, even in high winds

Advanced FMOD-based sound system

High fidelity, multi-track sounds with smooth transitions
Individual volume control over different aspects of the sound experience, adjustable in real time (while listening to the sounds)
Different sounds for front of plane than for back of plane
Panning around the plane in exterior view yields awesome 3D audio effects, including 'blade slapping' sound when view is perpendicular to prop
Prop pitch produces characteristic aerodynamic aural effects, especially during Beta and Reverse mode
Individual buttons and switches in the cockpit each have their own unique sound
Realistic electrical sounds, based on bus load and other factors (sounds actually give you clues as to what's happening under the hood)
Realistic oxygen flow sound effects
Combustion roar sound typical for turboprop engines - recorded from real PT6 engine
Outside wind intensity is affected by slip and AoA (the more the surface area of the fuselage is hit by oncoming wind, the louder the sounds)

System Requirements:

X-Plane 11
Windows, Mac or Linux
4GB VRAM Minimum. 8GB+ VRAM recommended

The plane comes with an auto-updater. Free auto updates for the life-cycle of X-Plane 11.

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Thranda's PC-6 Turbo Porter for X-Plane 11 comes with a fully configurable 3D instrument panel which lets you move any instrument to any location on the panel, high resolution PBR materials, down-to-the-rivet detailing, faithfully modelled flight dynamics and an advanced FMOD-based sound system.

A fly-out menu includes numerous features such as realism settings, an innovative electric tug, option to enable/disable wing tanks, weight and balance manager, multiple camera snap points, audio mixer and more!

Download size: 1.3GB

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