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Cutter, he showed me two STC projects planned for 2024. One is a lightweight air conditioning system for Piper’s PA-46 aircraft line, including the newest M600, offer- ing better efficiency and cooling. Even more exciting is Cutter’s APU project for Pilatus PC-12s and PC-24s. This lightweight onboard APU will solve battery-starting chal- lenges and allow systems operation while on the ground.
Pratt & Whitney Canada recognized Cutter Aviation during a presentation highlighting multiple PT6 achieve- ments. According to Will Cutter, “My granddad met with Mr. Pratt and Mr. Whitney long ago to discuss an efficient and powerful turboprop engine.” Today, we celebrate 60 years of this revolutionary powerplant design. During the PT6’s 60-year run, it has amassed 1 billion flight hours. Also, Pratt & Whitney Canada and Cutter Aviation cel- ebrate 95 years in business this year.
Thirty years ago, Will Cutter’s father co-founded the Pin- nacle Air Network, then a robust group of nine Beechcraft dealers. Now, the network includes 17 members across North America specializing in maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), fixed base operators (FBO), aircraft sales and aircraft charter organizations. StandardAero, Pinnacle’s engine MRO partner, recognized the Pinnacle Air Network for achieving 1,500 engine events over the long-time partnership.
Sean Lawson’s 310R.
In this month’s issue of Twin & Turbine, Kevin Ware tells us how we can avoid when “stuff happens,” whether pilot-induced or equipment malfunction. Grant Boyd de- scribes operations in Mexico and takes us to Scorpion Bay, a fantastic location on the Baja Peninsula. I have always loved twin Cessnas, even accomplishing my multi-engine rating in an old, beat-up 310Q model. The Fire Pilot, Sean Lawson, shows how his 310R has brought joy to his life and has made the country much smaller. Thomas Turner’s Mastery of Flight column reports on safely incorporating (or not) straight-in approaches. And David Miller shows us how crew coordination can sometimes go awry in On Final.
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