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Fun fact. There are two spark plugs because of poor ignition and magnetos failing often as well as plug becoming fowled from oil, lead and fuel. Also fun fact, magnetos failing often lead to an engine being destroyed from advanced ignition.
As a well trained, seasoned and licensed pilot.....um, on MSFS2020, I'd say there was absolutely nothing wrong with that touchdown - though, personally, I'd have added a leeetle flare. Just a tad.
I've noticed some PC-12s have 4-bladed props, while others have 5-blade jobs. Is there a performance/speed advantage of a 5-blade over a 4-blade, or is it more for noise reduction?
Manual flaps are better because they can't have electrical problems. Making aircraft more complicated violates the K.I.S.S. principle. As any good engineer should say, "The best part is no part."
The B-36 was also notorious for fuel leaks. Trying to contain all the 130 octane gasoline it needed was a big problem. Curtis LeMay, head of SAC, was always seen puffing on a cigar. He clumbed on board for a demo flight with his lit stogie and a crewman was visibly upset. When LeMay asked what the problem was, the crewman replied, "Sir, the plane might blow up!" LeMay chomped down on his cigar and sneered, "It wouldn't dare!"
As a test pilot, I have used these on test flight to look at some maneuvers. My problem is audio. Most aircraft are too noisy. I wish there was a way to do audio from the headset with the glasses.
