Pilatus PC-12 NG

**Orion** · 12th December 2020, 21:49

Originally Posted by na grohmiti

The PC12 is ideal for collecting the minister from his home in Cork...

Must have a big garden?

**Flamingo** · 12th December 2020, 22:42

Originally Posted by Orion

Must have a big garden?

No need, they probably use this:

**meridian** · 27th December 2020, 23:57

First picture I've seen of the turret extended on a PC12 on one of the Air Corps Christmas Message pics on Facebook

* https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbi...9321&source=49

Not sure what type it is though. Happy Christmas one & all.

**EUFighter** · 28th December 2020, 18:29

Originally Posted by meridian

First picture I've seen of the turret extended on a PC12 on one of the Air Corps Christmas Message pics on Facebook

* https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbi...9321&source=49

Not sure what type it is though. Happy Christmas one & all.

Based upon size and configuration it could be a Wescam MX-15, if it is then it can support up to 9 different sensors.
In any case it seems to be good enough to track a L/O target trying to slip into our airspace after making a few stops in the UK!

**na grohmiti** · 14th January 2021, 11:15

PC12-NG continues to earn it's keep in Irish service.

On the ramp at Carrickfinn Airport after unloading COVID-19 vaccinations. 104 Squadron were tasked with the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations to Donegal yesterday, it's great to be able to support the HSE in the fight against COVID. #aviation #covid #irishaircorps pic.twitter.com/LxRmp6DrY7
— Michael Barcoe (@BarcoeMichael) January 14, 2021

**warthog** · 18th January 2021, 21:18

Can it land at finner? or is the Runway long enough?

**GoneToTheCanner** · 18th January 2021, 23:54

not long enough.

**warthog** · 21st January 2021, 00:26

Originally Posted by GoneToTheCanner

not long enough.

thought that might be the case, can't be too far off though!

**Brian McGrath** · 22nd January 2021, 19:38

Originally Posted by warthog

thought that might be the case, can't be too far off though!

Finner has been closed for a long time now, big yellow "X"'s painted on it indicating it is closed.

**warthog** · 23rd January 2021, 11:09

Yes I knew that Brian, but I figured that was mainly due to lack of operational use rather than any problems with the runway?
it’s a shame to lose it as an asset so close to the border

**DeV** · 23rd January 2021, 11:15

Originally Posted by warthog

Yes I knew that Brian, but I figured that was mainly due to lack of operational use rather than any problems with the runway?
it’s a shame to lose it as an asset so close to the border

Disliked in error

Offset by Sligo Airport being close by I suppose, longer range and endurance of PC12

**na grohmiti** · 23rd January 2021, 13:10

Originally Posted by DeV

Disliked in error

Offset by Sligo Airport being close by I suppose, longer range and endurance of PC12

To be fair, the PC12 is designed to land on worse. A functioning DoD would examine the feasibility of keeping both Finner and Gormo open as military airstrips.

**GoneToTheCanner** · 23rd January 2021, 19:14

Finner is short and leaves no room for error. I'd rather land a heli there any day.

**EUFighter** · 24th January 2021, 17:34

Originally Posted by na grohmiti

To be fair, the PC12 is designed to land on worse. A functioning DoD would examine the feasibility of keeping both Finner and Gormo open as military airstrips.

Both could be maintained to be able to support helicopter operations with stuff like refueling facilities and as a minimum runway lighting. Gormo could handle the PC-12 as well as the runway is long enough although it could be a tick wider.

**Truck Driver** · 24th January 2021, 20:37

How far is Donegal Airport from Finner? Having a DF detachment there if needed should be feasible?

**na grohmiti** · 24th January 2021, 21:24

Originally Posted by Truck Driver

How far is Donegal Airport from Finner? Having a DF detachment there if needed should be feasible?

The opposite end of the County. About an hour and a half drive to Daniel O'Donnell land. (And possibly the dreariest Road in Ireland)

**ancientmariner** · 11th February 2021, 15:24

Originally Posted by na grohmiti

PC12-NG continues to earn it's keep in Irish service.

On the ramp at Carrickfinn Airport after unloading COVID-19 vaccinations. 104 Squadron were tasked with the delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations to Donegal yesterday, it's great to be able to support the HSE in the fight against COVID. #aviation #covid #irishaircorps pic.twitter.com/LxRmp6DrY7
— Michael Barcoe (@BarcoeMichael) January 14, 2021

Bit in Irish Examiner about Air Corps discontinuation of support to the HSE on today 11th February 2021. ???

**na grohmiti** · 11th February 2021, 16:09

Originally Posted by ancientmariner

Bit in Irish Examiner about Air Corps discontinuation of support to the HSE on today 11th February 2021. ???

https://forum.irishmilitaryonline.co...sts-stood-down

**Laners** · 11th February 2021, 18:27

Originally Posted by na grohmiti

https://forum.irishmilitaryonline.co...sts-stood-down

Love the line that says , The agency has been using pilots to deliver Covid-19 test samples to a laboratory in Germany , are the single or twin engine pilots !

**Orion** · 11th February 2021, 21:55

They'll be single engine Jet Pilates pilots .....

**ancientmariner** · 12th February 2021, 10:34

Originally Posted by Orion

They'll be single engine Jet Pilates pilots .....

Despite the semantics, it is a pity that we built up the appropriateness of the use of aircraft at this time of national Crisis ( 70% infection rate with UK variant ) and then pull the plug for an unspecified reason? I presume the trips to Germany will have to have an alternate cover. We do need fit for purpose and on call.

**DeV** · 12th February 2021, 13:15

I assume that there is sufficient lab capacity in Ireland that is the reason

**Rocinante** · 19th February 2021, 15:21

Bit of a tangent but something I think should be looked at for a future upgrade to the Spectres.

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**GoneToTheCanner** · 19th February 2021, 18:32

oh, look, a Cessna Caravan....

**TangoSierra** · 4th March 2021, 12:09

Originally Posted by Flamingo

I see the DoD turned down a second PC12 when offered it

https://m.independent.ie/irish-news/...-39378948.html

https://forum.irishmilitaryonline.co...l=1#post485755

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