BETA RANGE BETA MODE operation of the propeller is used in flight to effect fast deceleration and high rates of descent. In the beta range, the propeller blades are set at a low positive pitch angle to provide a braking effect for steep controlled descents. When operating in the beta mode, the propeller pitch angle is controlled by power lever movement between the lift detent and the point where constant speed operation becomes effective. NOTE BETA MODE is provided in descent at airspeeds below 100 KIAS with the POWER lever near or at the detent. Only small movements of the POWER lever are necessary to change rate of descent or airspeed. Approaches in full BETA MODE (POWER lever at detent) are not permitted at airspeeds below 1.3 Vs. Therefore when in level flight to get into Beta : 1- level flight, 2- reduce power (center lever) 3- you will hear a change then the nose will pitch down 4 - keep 68 at NP and descend around 105 kt (IAS) 5 - prepare your plane before landing (do not land with beta as it will not react kickly if extra power is required). See full details here: www.pilatus-aircraft.com/data/tech_pub/PC-6%20PIM%2001820%20R08.pdf
Nice review, the plane makes me think of the time you were a kid, and tried to build a box car with ropes as a steering wheel and old wheels from some old pram, the plane looks good :-)
If you open the slide door before descending in beta mode, the door will slide forward and close (as happens when dropping skydivers and beating them to the ground)
I like it alot, makes so much fun, and I want to use it for my Africa roundtrip. MSFS Plan build and start sim I can see the plan in avionics, CDI set to GPS, but OBS knob Shows GPS Route or only one leg to next point. If I hit NAV in AP, it follows only this leg, not the flightplan, doesn't matter switching OBS.
@@ClintThrust-e8r they're looking to support the nxi mod when it reaches stable I thought I read somewhere yes, but for now they aren't supporting them
I'm waiting for the FSG version as they actually have been transparent, will release when ready not rush out to get the sales with a basic version and not have highly invasive DRM that the dev is being super reluctant to talk about to point leaving payed customers unable to install because of it. After the malicious attitude of Colin on the forums today I know myself and many others aren't going to buy from them again.
@@Mike-Holiday DRM is basically a way to prevent pirating of their work - what MilViz do though, I don't know. I've been enjoying it anyway - not sure who FSG are either 🤣
@Da RadicalCavy Dont you have something better to do then trashing a product in “every”review about it, because of some bad experience you had about an online conversation? If you dont like it, dont buy it! But stop trashing a product based on a bad conversation you had about a distribution method.. Does not help the good review and effort that this reviewer has done.
BETA RANGE
BETA MODE operation of the propeller is used in flight to effect fast deceleration and high rates of descent. In the beta range, the propeller blades are set at a low positive pitch angle to provide a braking effect for steep controlled descents. When operating in the beta mode, the propeller pitch angle is controlled by power lever movement between the lift detent and the point where constant speed operation becomes effective.
NOTE
BETA MODE is provided in descent at airspeeds below 100 KIAS with the POWER lever near or at the detent. Only small movements of the POWER lever are necessary to change rate of descent or airspeed. Approaches in full BETA MODE (POWER lever at detent) are not permitted at airspeeds below 1.3 Vs.
Therefore when in level flight to get into Beta :
1- level flight,
2- reduce power (center lever)
3- you will hear a change then the nose will pitch down
4 - keep 68 at NP and descend around 105 kt (IAS)
5 - prepare your plane before landing (do not land with beta as it will not react kickly if extra power is required).
See full details here: www.pilatus-aircraft.com/data/tech_pub/PC-6%20PIM%2001820%20R08.pdf
Nice review, the plane makes me think of the time you were a kid, and tried to build a box car with ropes as a steering wheel and old wheels from some old pram, the plane looks good :-)
Exactly, great fun!
Been waiting for this one and I am not dissappointed at all, I love it! Great review, you helped me understand some things.
Great to hear!! 🙂
Thanks for the review. I heard the other day about that plane coming to MSFS. Now I want to try it !
The beta descent is quite good! The STOL ability also just as fun!
If you open the slide door before descending in beta mode, the door will slide forward and close (as happens when dropping skydivers and beating them to the ground)
oh now that I have to see!!!
Finally! I was waiting for a good review.
Hope you found it enjoyable and useful! 🙂
I like it alot, makes so much fun, and I want to use it for my Africa roundtrip. MSFS Plan build and start sim I can see the plan in avionics, CDI set to GPS, but OBS knob Shows GPS Route or only one leg to next point. If I hit NAV in AP, it follows only this leg, not the flightplan, doesn't matter switching OBS.
Fun little aircraft! Thanks
Sure is! Love the beta prop feature! Really unique and quite fun to try and master
I just can't do the beta descent. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. other than that it's a great aircraft for msfs.
Keep trying, you need to bleed the speed off - add a stage of flaps as I did in this video and if you catch it right it'll work 🙂
Great fun, 👍
Certainly is! Especially trying to nail the Beta descent! Might try it on a shorter airfield next and come in even closer! 😂
Whatever you do, don't brake with this with no passengers or load onboard lol. Love this little aircraft.
It's great fun isn't it! Amazing details too
@@BritishAvgeek insane details. On par with the JF arrows and for me even more.
have you uninstalled de G1000nxi mod are any other mod for the G1000
Indeed - they're not compatible or supported
@@BritishAvgeek The next update for the addon, will be compatible with the nxi mod.
@@ClintThrust-e8r they're looking to support the nxi mod when it reaches stable I thought I read somewhere yes, but for now they aren't supporting them
Low key British Avgeek is role paying flying drugs from South East Asia 😉
Shhh 🤫😂😂😂
I got a scoliosis watching this landing.
😂
Wouldn't your ears get hurt doing -4000fpm on an unpressurized aircraft?
I'd imagine they'd pop a few times dropping that quickly 🤣
need this aircraft on xbox console~
first comment big fan pin pls
Hope you found the review informative 🙂
I'm waiting for the FSG version as they actually have been transparent, will release when ready not rush out to get the sales with a basic version and not have highly invasive DRM that the dev is being super reluctant to talk about to point leaving payed customers unable to install because of it. After the malicious attitude of Colin on the forums today I know myself and many others aren't going to buy from them again.
Oooft well I'm not sure about what you've experienced but it doesn't sound good, hopefully they change your opinion in time but thanks for sharing!
I too will wait for FSG, it is much more what I want.
What is a DRM? Was considering buying this tell i read this.
@@Mike-Holiday DRM is basically a way to prevent pirating of their work - what MilViz do though, I don't know. I've been enjoying it anyway - not sure who FSG are either 🤣
@Da RadicalCavy Dont you have something better to do then trashing a product in “every”review about it, because of some bad experience you had about an online conversation? If you dont like it, dont buy it! But stop trashing a product based on a bad conversation you had about a distribution method.. Does not help the good review and effort that this reviewer has done.