Astronaut and Test Pilot Claude Nicollier Flies the Pilatus Next Generation Trainer

March 20, 2023

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Pilatus Next Generation Trainer: Astronaut and Test Pilot Shares Thoughts on Flight Experience

Astronaut and test pilot Claude Nicollier flew the Pilatus Next Generation Trainer, praising its handling qualities and comparing it to flying a jet. He has a long history of flying various Pilatus aircraft, including the PC-9, and has great admiration for the company. The article provides insight into Nicollier’s experience with the PC-21 and his thoughts on the aircraft’s performance.

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Astronaut and Test Pilot Claude Nicollier Flies the Pilatus Next Generation Trainer

March 20, 2023

1 min read

Pilatus Next Generation Trainer: Astronaut and Test Pilot Shares Thoughts on Flight Experience

Astronaut and test pilot Claude Nicollier flew the Pilatus Next Generation Trainer, praising its handling qualities and comparing it to flying a jet. He has a long history of flying various Pilatus aircraft, including the PC-9, and has great admiration for the company. The article provides insight into Nicollier’s experience with the PC-21 and his thoughts on the aircraft’s performance.

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Pilatus NASA Swiss Air Force Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne Piper European Space Agency

Topics

Pilatus Next Generation Trainer Astronaut experience Flight training Private aviation Pilatus aircraft

Source: Pilatus (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2025-1764101286908-170

URL: https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/en/news/claude-nicollier