Astronaut Claude Nicollier flew the Pilatus Next Generation Trainer, praising its handling qualities and aerobatic capabilities. Nicollier, who has logged over 1,000 hours in space, shared his thoughts on the PC-21 during a test flight at Pilatus.
PC-24 test pilot Paul Mulcahy shares his experiences flying the PC-24 and Catalina, citing lessons learned from various aircraft types. He has flown countless aircraft, including twin-jet business jets, and has accumulated significant flight hours in the Catalina.
Matthew 'Fish' Hartkop, team leader of experimental flight tests department at Pilatus, shared his insights on flying experience and favorite aircraft. Hartkop flew over 90 different aircraft in his career, including the F/A-18 Super Hornet and PC-21.
Antti Rautio, a Finnish Air Force test pilot, shares his experiences flying various aircraft, including the Pilatus PC-12 NG. He began his career as a skydiver and later joined the air force before becoming a fighter pilot.