The PT-6A equipped PC-6/B Turbo-Porter first flew on May 1st 1964, three years after the Turboméca first turbine powered prototype and four years after the original underpowered Lycoming flat six PC-6/340.
During a production run which ended in 2019, the Turbo-Porter proved itself a highly capable and versatile utility aircraft, finding favour with civilian and military operators throughout the world.
We learned a lot making our first aircraft for MSFS2020, and we are determined to make each release stretch the envelope of what is possible within the the base platform limits.
Building on our experience in MSFS2020 with the FG-1D Corsair, we have managed to bring more features, a deeper immersive experience, and more fun to the Porter.
The accurate and highly detailed 3D model blends delightfully with the visual realism offered by MSFS2020.
You can tell we're proud of it right? But it's the flight model of which we are especially proud.
Working with real-life Porter pilots has let us get down to the nitty-gritty of perfectly emulated performance.
We know you want to do that tricky stuff like beta braked short runway shenanigans as per Air America, or slow diving as if you were following skydivers*, and the good news is that with the Blackbird Simulations PC6, you can!
(*skydivers not included)
Pull the power lever down to engage Beta mode and turn that huge prop into a barn-door air brake. Lift the lever over the gate and the prop will reverse pitch - for ground use only! It all works just like the real thing!
Our Turbo-Porter uses the default G1000, with minor modifications to suit the PC6, in addition to a Bendix-King radio navigation suite including the KAP140 autopilot and the KR87 ADF.
PLEASE NOTE: We are pleased to announce that our Porter is fully compatible with the latest version of the G1000 NXi from Working Title. This version of the NXi fully supports our aircraft and includes an enhanced version of the KAP140 autopilot to ensure a high degree of compatibility with the NXi indication display and flight planning.
All other third party avionics, mods or community fixes are unsupported at this time.
Swapping between standard wheels and skis is easily done in real-time via our Electronic Flight Bag tablet.
The Stage 2 release adds options for tundra wheels and floats, selected from the hangar; comparisons to a Swiss army knife are well deserved!
The EFB configuration utility also allows the selection of passenger and cargo variants - Set the cargo weight using the nifty slider and watch as an appropriate cargo load automagically spawns in the rear.
The Porter now features separate models with floats and tundra tires to expand your mission profile, as well as an earlier representation of the Porter cockpit with steam gauges!
What is in that mysterious crate in the back?
We don't know! But we do know you can drop it out of the cargo door in the fuselage floor.
Operating System:
Windows 10
Use of this product in any other version of Windows is not supported at this time.
Processor:
Intel i5 or AMD equivalent 2.6 Ghz or higher
Memory:
16 GB RAM
Graphics:
DirectX®11 compliant video card
8 GB video RAM or higher
Processor:
i9-9900K or AMD equivalent 2.6 Ghz or higher
Memory:
32 GB RAM
Graphics:
DirectX®11 compliant video card
11 GB video RAM or higher
Hard Drive Space:
2 GB available space
Supported Platforms:
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020
Current Product Version: 1.8
Use or installation of the products(s) referenced on this page in any other platform than that intended or shown above is not supported and may result in errors or a non-functioning product.
Important:
All Blackbird Simulations products require a functioning gaming controller such as a joystick for proper operation.
An internet connection is required for product activation
High resolution interior and exterior model, with high quality PBR (Physically Based Rendering) materials used for realistic effects and reflections.
Detailed animations throughout the aircraft, including cabin and cockpit doors, storm window, trap doors, windshield blinds, instrumentation, and more.
Multiple variants of the PC-6 include standard sized tires (with optional skis), tundra tires, and standard straight floats.
Two different panel layouts - one equipped with the G1000 (with enhanced G1000 NXi engine panel compatibility), the other featuring a full suite of analog gauges.
Functional trap doors complete with the visual effect of droppable cargo and dynamic weight adjustment.
Removable external fuel tanks with properly emulated fuel pump behavior and annunciations.
Dynamic and fully adjustable cockpit and cabin lighting for atmospheric night flying.
Professionally recorded sound set from a real world PC-6 specifically for this release so as to provide the utmost in immersion.
Fully supports MSFS visual icing effects. The PC-6 is not rated for flight into known icing conditions, so be cautious!
Three distinct cabin configurations for hauling passengers, skydivers, or cargo.
Highly detailed tablet is present in the aircraft to allow for in-depth configuration of your flight, including configurable passenger weights, a dynamic cargo system which adjusts the loaded weight and visual appearance in an intuitive manner, full control over fuel levels, and an interactive skydiving simulation.
Authentic Sound Environment featuring professionally created sounds matched to the aircraft and an immersive interior soundscape.
Fully interactive checklist based on proper standard procedures for the PC-6.
Accurate flight behavior, including realistic stall modelling and beta simulation. Beta mode can be entered into under correctly controlled circumstances while in flight to allow for heart stopping dives while staying within the allowable range for flaps extension.
Correctly replicated turboprop start up requirements have been implemented, allowing for varying ITT temperatures, up to and including catastrophic hot starts!
Engine over-torque simulation with resulting engine failures due to over-torquing require proper power management and awareness.
Engine behavior has been tuned and tested within the limitations of the default turboprop simulation to allow for a believable and approachable emulation of the well known PT6A-27.
Custom skydiving altimeter included in the passenger configuration which is able to be zeroed to field elevation.
State saving for configuration choices and certain visual options.
10 highly detailed liveries based on real world aircraft, along with a downloadable paint kit for creating your own.
Built-in compatibility for user or community modifications, with a selectable blank area for custom use.
This item may not be able to be installed at the same time as the Marketplace version of this product.
To install this item, you should uninstall the version purchased on the Marketplace first.
Products purchased on our website do not register as a purchase on the MS Marketplace. The license granted by Milviz for your purchase on our website does not extend to any similar or identical product offered for sale directly through Microsoft, nor does any product purchased from the MS Marketplace entitle you to a license for the similar or identical product offered for sale by Milviz.
User Guide |
Detailed operating manual for the MilViz Porter for MSFS2020 |
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Paint Kit |
Layer-based paint kit for creating custom liveries. |
